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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.69, 1,166.19 and 284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.69, 1,166.19 and 284.10 is: 426.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.69 : 1,166.19 = 284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.69/1,166.19 = 284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.69x = 1,166.19 × 284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.69x = 331,314.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,314.58/777.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.02

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