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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.45, 1,163.36 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.45, 1,163.36 and 227.64 is: 341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.45 : 1,163.36 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.45/1,163.36 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.45x = 1,163.36 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.45x = 264,827.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,827.27/775.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.51

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