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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.93, 1,165.30 and 229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.93, 1,165.30 and 229.07 is: 343.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.93 : 1,165.30 = 229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.93/1,165.30 = 229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.93x = 1,165.30 × 229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.93x = 266,937.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,937.61/776.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.58

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