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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.99, 1,165.11 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.99, 1,165.11 and 283.38 is: 424.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.99 : 1,165.11 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.99/1,165.11 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.99x = 1,165.11 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.99x = 330,168.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,168.87/776.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.93

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