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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.27, 1,163.13 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.27, 1,163.13 and 227.44 is: 341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.27 : 1,163.13 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.27/1,163.13 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.27x = 1,163.13 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.27x = 264,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,542.89/775.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.23

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