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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.46, 1,162.15 and 287.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.46, 1,162.15 and 287.85 is: 431.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.46 : 1,162.15 = 287.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.46/1,162.15 = 287.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.46x = 1,162.15 × 287.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.46x = 334,524.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,524.88/774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.95

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