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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.71, 1,161.01 and 287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.71, 1,161.01 and 287.10 is: 430.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.71 : 1,161.01 = 287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.71/1,161.01 = 287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.71x = 1,161.01 × 287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.71x = 333,325.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,325.97/773.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.82

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