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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.77, 1,162.42 and 287.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.77, 1,162.42 and 287.89 is: 431.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.77 : 1,162.42 = 287.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.77/1,162.42 = 287.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.77x = 1,162.42 × 287.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.77x = 334,645.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,645.47/774.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.93

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