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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.76, 1,165.20 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.76, 1,165.20 and 229.02 is: 343.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.76 : 1,165.20 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.76/1,165.20 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.76x = 1,165.20 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.76x = 266,854.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,854.10/776.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.55

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