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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.72, 1,162.58 and 287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.72, 1,162.58 and 287.73 is: 431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.72 : 1,162.58 = 287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.72/1,162.58 = 287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.72x = 1,162.58 × 287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.72x = 334,507.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,507.70/774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.78

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