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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.58, 1,161.32 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.58, 1,161.32 and 287.50 is: 431.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.58 : 1,161.32 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.58/1,161.32 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.58x = 1,161.32 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.58x = 333,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,873.69/774.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.04

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