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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.78, 1,163.67 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.78, 1,163.67 and 228.02 is: 342.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.78 : 1,163.67 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.78/1,163.67 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.78x = 1,163.67 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.78x = 265,340.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,340.03/775.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.03

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