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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.83, 1,162.43 and 227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.83, 1,162.43 and 227.03 is: 340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.83 : 1,162.43 = 227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.83/1,162.43 = 227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.83x = 1,162.43 × 227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.83x = 263,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,906.48/774.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.60

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