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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.06, 1,166.85 and 284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.06, 1,166.85 and 284.38 is: 426.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.06 : 1,166.85 = 284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.06/1,166.85 = 284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.06x = 1,166.85 × 284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.06x = 331,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,828.80/778.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.48

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