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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.67, 1,163.51 and 227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.67, 1,163.51 and 227.86 is: 341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.67 : 1,163.51 = 227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.67/1,163.51 = 227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.67x = 1,163.51 × 227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.67x = 265,117.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,117.39/775.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.79

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