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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.48, 1,161.40 and 287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.48, 1,161.40 and 287.92 is: 431.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.48 : 1,161.40 = 287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.48/1,161.40 = 287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.48x = 1,161.40 × 287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.48x = 334,390.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,390.29/774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.76

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