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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.92, 1,163.64 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.92, 1,163.64 and 228.18 is: 342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.92 : 1,163.64 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.92/1,163.64 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.92x = 1,163.64 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.92x = 265,519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,519.38/775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.20

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