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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.62, 1,163.48 and 227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.62, 1,163.48 and 227.82 is: 341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.62 : 1,163.48 = 227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.62/1,163.48 = 227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.62x = 1,163.48 × 227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.62x = 265,064.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,064.01/775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.74

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