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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.92, 1,162.26 and 287.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.92, 1,162.26 and 287.87 is: 431.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.92 : 1,162.26 = 287.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.92/1,162.26 = 287.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.92x = 1,162.26 × 287.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.92x = 334,579.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,579.79/774.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.76

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