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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.54, 1,162.08 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.54, 1,162.08 and 287.64 is: 431.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.54 : 1,162.08 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.54/1,162.08 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.54x = 1,162.08 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.54x = 334,260.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,260.69/774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.56

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