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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.74, 1,161.98 and 287.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.74, 1,161.98 and 287.68 is: 431.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.74 : 1,161.98 = 287.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.74/1,161.98 = 287.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.74x = 1,161.98 × 287.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.74x = 334,271.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,271.16/774.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.47

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