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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.07, 1,162.60 and 227.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.07, 1,162.60 and 227.23 is: 340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.07 : 1,162.60 = 227.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.07/1,162.60 = 227.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.07x = 1,162.60 × 227.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.07x = 264,176.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,176.46/775.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.84

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