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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.76, 1,165.28 and 228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.76, 1,165.28 and 228.93 is: 343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.76 : 1,165.28 = 228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.76/1,165.28 = 228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.76x = 1,165.28 × 228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.76x = 266,767.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,767.55/776.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.44

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