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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.42, 1,163.13 and 227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.42, 1,163.13 and 227.99 is: 341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.42 : 1,163.13 = 227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.42/1,163.13 = 227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.42x = 1,163.13 × 227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.42x = 265,182.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,182.71/775.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.98

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