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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.99, 1,163.67 and 282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.99, 1,163.67 and 282.28 is: 423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.99 : 1,163.67 = 282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.99/1,163.67 = 282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.99x = 1,163.67 × 282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.99x = 328,474.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,474.95/775.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.30

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