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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.68, 1,175.60 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.68, 1,175.60 and 228.48 is: 342.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.68 : 1,175.60 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.68/1,175.60 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.68x = 1,175.60 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.68x = 268,601.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,601.09/783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.74

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