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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.75, 1,164.73 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.75, 1,164.73 and 283.14 is: 424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.75 : 1,164.73 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.75/1,164.73 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.75x = 1,164.73 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.75x = 329,781.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,781.65/776.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.57

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