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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.01, 1,166.25 and 283.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.01, 1,166.25 and 283.89 is: 426.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.01 : 1,166.25 = 283.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.01/1,166.25 = 283.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.01x = 1,166.25 × 283.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.01x = 331,086.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,086.71/777.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.10

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