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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.77, 1,162.08 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.77, 1,162.08 and 287.82 is: 431.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.77 : 1,162.08 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.77/1,162.08 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.77x = 1,162.08 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.77x = 334,469.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,469.87/774.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.70

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