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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.46, 4,242.69 and 776.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.46, 4,242.69 and 776.46 is: 1,164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.46 : 4,242.69 = 776.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.46/4,242.69 = 776.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.46x = 4,242.69 × 776.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.46x = 3,294,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,279.08/2,828.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.69

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