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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.52, 1,164.41 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.52, 1,164.41 and 282.58 is: 423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.52 : 1,164.41 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.52/1,164.41 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.52x = 1,164.41 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.52x = 329,038.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,038.58/776.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.73

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