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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.12, 1,162.73 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.12, 1,162.73 and 227.25 is: 340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.12 : 1,162.73 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.12/1,162.73 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.12x = 1,162.73 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.12x = 264,229.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,229.26/775.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.89

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