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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.42, 1,161.63 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.42, 1,161.63 and 287.34 is: 431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.42 : 1,161.63 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.42/1,161.63 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.42x = 1,161.63 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.42x = 333,782.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,782.76/774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.01

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