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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.49, 1,162 and 287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.49, 1,162 and 287.58 is: 431.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.49 : 1,162 = 287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.49/1,162 = 287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.49x = 1,162 × 287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.49x = 334,167.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,167.96/774.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.47

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