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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.75, 1,162.20 and 287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.75, 1,162.20 and 287.73 is: 431.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.75 : 1,162.20 = 287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.75/1,162.20 = 287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.75x = 1,162.20 × 287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.75x = 334,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,399.81/774.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.62

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