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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.95, 1,163.84 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.95, 1,163.84 and 228.12 is: 342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.95 : 1,163.84 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.95/1,163.84 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.95x = 1,163.84 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.95x = 265,494.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,494.04/775.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.15

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