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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.81, 1,165.12 and 229.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.81, 1,165.12 and 229.05 is: 343.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.81 : 1,165.12 = 229.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.81/1,165.12 = 229.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.81x = 1,165.12 × 229.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.81x = 266,869.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,869.59/776.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.55

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