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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.17, 1,161.26 and 287.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.17, 1,161.26 and 287.09 is: 430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.17 : 1,161.26 = 287.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.17/1,161.26 = 287.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.17x = 1,161.26 × 287.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.17x = 333,384.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,384.70/774.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.64

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