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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.13, 1,165.43 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.13, 1,165.43 and 229.32 is: 343.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.13 : 1,165.43 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.13/1,165.43 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.13x = 1,165.43 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.13x = 267,256.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,256.98/777.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.90

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