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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.01, 1,164.00 and 282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.01, 1,164.00 and 282.42 is: 423.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.01 : 1,164.00 = 282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.01/1,164.00 = 282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.01x = 1,164.00 × 282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.01x = 328,733.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,733.57/776.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.62

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