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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.29, 1,162.57 and 227.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.29, 1,162.57 and 227.33 is: 340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.29 : 1,162.57 = 227.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.29/1,162.57 = 227.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.29x = 1,162.57 × 227.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.29x = 264,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,287.04/775.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.89

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