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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.99, 1,162.11 and 281.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.99, 1,162.11 and 281.38 is: 421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.99 : 1,162.11 = 281.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.99/1,162.11 = 281.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.99x = 1,162.11 × 281.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.99x = 326,994.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,994.91/774.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.93

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