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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.92, 1,162.50 and 281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.92, 1,162.50 and 281.36 is: 422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.92 : 1,162.50 = 281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.92/1,162.50 = 281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.92x = 1,162.50 × 281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.92x = 327,082.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,082.85/774.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.08

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