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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.25, 1,162.18 and 281.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.25, 1,162.18 and 281.45 is: 421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.25 : 1,162.18 = 281.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.25/1,162.18 = 281.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.25x = 1,162.18 × 281.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.25x = 327,097.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,097.76/775.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.92

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