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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.94, 1,161.52 and 287.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.94, 1,161.52 and 287.14 is: 430.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.94 : 1,161.52 = 287.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.94/1,161.52 = 287.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.94x = 1,161.52 × 287.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.94x = 333,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,518.85/773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.94

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