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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.80, 1,163.43 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.80, 1,163.43 and 227.84 is: 341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.80 : 1,163.43 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.80/1,163.43 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.80x = 1,163.43 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.80x = 265,075.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,075.89/775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.68

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