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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.19, 1,165.91 and 229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.19, 1,165.91 and 229.31 is: 344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.19 : 1,165.91 = 229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.19/1,165.91 = 229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.19x = 1,165.91 × 229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.19x = 267,354.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,354.82/777.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.00

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