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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.63, 1,161.82 and 287.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.63, 1,161.82 and 287.59 is: 431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.63 : 1,161.82 = 287.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.63/1,161.82 = 287.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.63x = 1,161.82 × 287.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.63x = 334,127.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,127.81/774.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.34

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