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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.72, 1,161.96 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.72, 1,161.96 and 287.64 is: 431.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.72 : 1,161.96 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.72/1,161.96 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.72x = 1,161.96 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.72x = 334,226.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,226.17/774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.42

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