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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.82, 1,161.73 and 281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.82, 1,161.73 and 281.14 is: 421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.82 : 1,161.73 = 281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.82/1,161.73 = 281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.82x = 1,161.73 × 281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.82x = 326,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,605.52/774.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.52

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