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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.04, 1,160.96 and 287.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.04, 1,160.96 and 287.03 is: 430.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.04 : 1,160.96 = 287.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.04/1,160.96 = 287.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.04x = 1,160.96 × 287.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.04x = 333,230.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,230.35/774.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.51

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