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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.70, 1,164.89 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.70, 1,164.89 and 228.89 is: 343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.70 : 1,164.89 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.70/1,164.89 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.70x = 1,164.89 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.70x = 266,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,635.16/776.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.29

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