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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.98, 1,160.76 and 287.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.98, 1,160.76 and 287.17 is: 430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.98 : 1,160.76 = 287.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.98/1,160.76 = 287.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.98x = 1,160.76 × 287.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.98x = 333,335.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,335.45/773.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.68

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