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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.56, 1,162.08 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.56, 1,162.08 and 287.52 is: 431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.56 : 1,162.08 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.56/1,162.08 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.56x = 1,162.08 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.56x = 334,121.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,121.24/774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.37

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