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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.50, 1,163.36 and 227.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.50, 1,163.36 and 227.61 is: 341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.50 : 1,163.36 = 227.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.50/1,163.36 = 227.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.50x = 1,163.36 × 227.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.50x = 264,792.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,792.37/775.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.45

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