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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.97, 1,162.15 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.97, 1,162.15 and 281.22 is: 421.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.97 : 1,162.15 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.97/1,162.15 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.97x = 1,162.15 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.97x = 326,821.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,821.30/774.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.72

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