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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.98, 1,175.83 and 228.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.98, 1,175.83 and 228.57 is: 342.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.98 : 1,175.83 = 228.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.98/1,175.83 = 228.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.98x = 1,175.83 × 228.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.98x = 268,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,761.42/783.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.82

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