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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.59, 1,162.08 and 287.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.59, 1,162.08 and 287.78 is: 431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.59 : 1,162.08 = 287.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.59/1,162.08 = 287.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.59x = 1,162.08 × 287.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.59x = 334,417.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,417.57/774.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.74

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