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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.08, 1,165.26 and 229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.08, 1,165.26 and 229.12 is: 343.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.08 : 1,165.26 = 229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.08/1,165.26 = 229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.08x = 1,165.26 × 229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.08x = 266,984.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,984.37/777.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.57

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