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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.77, 1,163.51 and 282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.77, 1,163.51 and 282.14 is: 423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.77 : 1,163.51 = 282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.77/1,163.51 = 282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.77x = 1,163.51 × 282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.77x = 328,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,272.71/775.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.16

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