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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.77, 1,163.85 and 227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.77, 1,163.85 and 227.94 is: 341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.77 : 1,163.85 = 227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.77/1,163.85 = 227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.77x = 1,163.85 × 227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.77x = 265,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,287.97/775.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.97

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