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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.67, 1,163.28 and 227.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.67, 1,163.28 and 227.75 is: 341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.67 : 1,163.28 = 227.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.67/1,163.28 = 227.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.67x = 1,163.28 × 227.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.67x = 264,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,937.02/775.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.56

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