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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.90, 1,175.84 and 228.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.90, 1,175.84 and 228.63 is: 342.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.90 : 1,175.84 = 228.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.90/1,175.84 = 228.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.90x = 1,175.84 × 228.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.90x = 268,829.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,829.83/783.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.94

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