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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.84, 1,162.22 and 281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.84, 1,162.22 and 281.26 is: 421.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.84 : 1,162.22 = 281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.84/1,162.22 = 281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.84x = 1,162.22 × 281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.84x = 326,886.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,886.00/774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.88

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