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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.01, 1,162.62 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.01, 1,162.62 and 227.12 is: 340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.01 : 1,162.62 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.01/1,162.62 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.01x = 1,162.62 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.01x = 264,054.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,054.25/775.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.71

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