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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775, 1,162.88 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775, 1,162.88 and 288.20 is: 432.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775 : 1,162.88 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775/1,162.88 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775x = 1,162.88 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775x = 335,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,142.02/775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.44

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