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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.17, 1,168.75 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.17, 1,168.75 and 223.90 is: 335.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.17 : 1,168.75 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.17/1,168.75 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.17x = 1,168.75 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.17x = 261,678.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,678.57/779.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.84

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