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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.97, 1,161.42 and 287.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.97, 1,161.42 and 287.43 is: 431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.97 : 1,161.42 = 287.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.97/1,161.42 = 287.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.97x = 1,161.42 × 287.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.97x = 333,826.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,826.95/773.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.32

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