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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.85, 1,163.54 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.85, 1,163.54 and 227.88 is: 341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.85 : 1,163.54 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.85/1,163.54 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.85x = 1,163.54 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.85x = 265,146.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,146.36/775.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.75

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