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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.09, 1,165.50 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.09, 1,165.50 and 229.14 is: 343.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.09 : 1,165.50 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.09/1,165.50 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.09x = 1,165.50 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.09x = 267,062.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,062.67/777.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.67

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