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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.87, 1,162.82 and 287.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.87, 1,162.82 and 287.97 is: 432.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.87 : 1,162.82 = 287.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.87/1,162.82 = 287.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.87x = 1,162.82 × 287.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.87x = 334,857.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,857.28/774.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.15

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