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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.24, 1,162.71 and 227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.24, 1,162.71 and 227.43 is: 341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.24 : 1,162.71 = 227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.24/1,162.71 = 227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.24x = 1,162.71 × 227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.24x = 264,435.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,435.14/775.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.10

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