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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.40, 1,161.06 and 287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.40, 1,161.06 and 287.32 is: 430.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.40 : 1,161.06 = 287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.40/1,161.06 = 287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.40x = 1,161.06 × 287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.40x = 333,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,597.75/774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.78

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