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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.98, 1,161.38 and 287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.98, 1,161.38 and 287.18 is: 430.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.98 : 1,161.38 = 287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.98/1,161.38 = 287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.98x = 1,161.38 × 287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.98x = 333,525.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,525.11/773.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.92

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