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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.16, 1,162.68 and 281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.16, 1,162.68 and 281.58 is: 422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.16 : 1,162.68 = 281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.16/1,162.68 = 281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.16x = 1,162.68 × 281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.16x = 327,382.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,382.26/775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.34

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