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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.90, 1,165.41 and 283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.90, 1,165.41 and 283.34 is: 425.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.90 : 1,165.41 = 283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.90/1,165.41 = 283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.90x = 1,165.41 × 283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.90x = 330,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,210.18/776.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.03

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