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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.37, 1,162.07 and 287.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.37, 1,162.07 and 287.43 is: 431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.37 : 1,162.07 = 287.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.37/1,162.07 = 287.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.37x = 1,162.07 × 287.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.37x = 334,013.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,013.78/774.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.34

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