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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.11, 1,165.85 and 229.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.11, 1,165.85 and 229.29 is: 343.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.11 : 1,165.85 = 229.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.11/1,165.85 = 229.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.11x = 1,165.85 × 229.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.11x = 267,318.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,318.32/777.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.99

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