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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774, 1,161 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774, 1,161 and 286.92 is: 430.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774 : 1,161 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774/1,161 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774x = 1,161 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774x = 333,114.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,114.12/774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.38

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