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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.76, 1,163.63 and 227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.76, 1,163.63 and 227.93 is: 341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.76 : 1,163.63 = 227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.76/1,163.63 = 227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.76x = 1,163.63 × 227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.76x = 265,227.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,227.48/775.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.89

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