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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.04, 1,165.73 and 229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.04, 1,165.73 and 229.19 is: 343.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.04 : 1,165.73 = 229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.04/1,165.73 = 229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.04x = 1,165.73 × 229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.04x = 267,173.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,173.66/777.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.84

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