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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.44, 1,161.11 and 287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.44, 1,161.11 and 287.36 is: 430.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.44 : 1,161.11 = 287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.44/1,161.11 = 287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.44x = 1,161.11 × 287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.44x = 333,650.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,650.76/774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.83

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