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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.36, 1,161.64 and 287.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.36, 1,161.64 and 287.35 is: 431.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.36 : 1,161.64 = 287.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.36/1,161.64 = 287.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.36x = 1,161.64 × 287.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.36x = 333,794.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,794.71/774.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.06

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