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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.88, 1,161.96 and 287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.88, 1,161.96 and 287.58 is: 431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.88 : 1,161.96 = 287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.88/1,161.96 = 287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.88x = 1,161.96 × 287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.88x = 334,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,159.74/774.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.24

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