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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.61, 1,163.53 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.61, 1,163.53 and 227.72 is: 341.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.61 : 1,163.53 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.61/1,163.53 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.61x = 1,163.53 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.61x = 264,962.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,962.25/775.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.62

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