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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.01, 1,165.12 and 229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.01, 1,165.12 and 229.13 is: 343.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.01 : 1,165.12 = 229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.01/1,165.12 = 229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.01x = 1,165.12 × 229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.01x = 266,956.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,956.97/777.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.57

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