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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.68, 1,162.13 and 281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.68, 1,162.13 and 281.12 is: 421.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.68 : 1,162.13 = 281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.68/1,162.13 = 281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.68x = 1,162.13 × 281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.68x = 326,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,690.77/774.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.71

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