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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.59, 1,162.28 and 287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.59, 1,162.28 and 287.69 is: 431.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.59 : 1,162.28 = 287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.59/1,162.28 = 287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.59x = 1,162.28 × 287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.59x = 334,376.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,376.33/774.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.68

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