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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.19, 1,161.37 and 287.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.19, 1,161.37 and 287.29 is: 430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.19 : 1,161.37 = 287.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.19/1,161.37 = 287.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.19x = 1,161.37 × 287.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.19x = 333,644.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,644.18/774.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.96

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