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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.70, 1,163.62 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.70, 1,163.62 and 227.88 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.70 : 1,163.62 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.70/1,163.62 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.70x = 1,163.62 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.70x = 265,165.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,165.73/775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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