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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.77, 1,163.49 and 227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.77, 1,163.49 and 227.80 is: 341.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.77 : 1,163.49 = 227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.77/1,163.49 = 227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.77x = 1,163.49 × 227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.77x = 265,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,043.02/775.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.65

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