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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.99, 1,161.96 and 287.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.99, 1,161.96 and 287.78 is: 431.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.99 : 1,161.96 = 287.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.99/1,161.96 = 287.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.99x = 1,161.96 × 287.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.99x = 334,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,383.04/774.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.47

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