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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.12, 1,164.27 and 282.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.12, 1,164.27 and 282.62 is: 423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.12 : 1,164.27 = 282.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.12/1,164.27 = 282.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.12x = 1,164.27 × 282.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.12x = 329,049.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,049.96/776.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.97

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