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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.84, 1,161.52 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.84, 1,161.52 and 287.76 is: 431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.84 : 1,161.52 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.84/1,161.52 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.84x = 1,161.52 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.84x = 334,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,239.00/774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.37

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