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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.60, 1,161.72 and 287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.60, 1,161.72 and 287.70 is: 431.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.60 : 1,161.72 = 287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.60/1,161.72 = 287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.60x = 1,161.72 × 287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.60x = 334,226.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,226.84/774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.48

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