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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.24, 1,161.23 and 287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.24, 1,161.23 and 287.18 is: 430.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.24 : 1,161.23 = 287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.24/1,161.23 = 287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.24x = 1,161.23 × 287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.24x = 333,474.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,474.79/774.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.72

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