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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.08, 1,162.68 and 288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.08, 1,162.68 and 288.48 is: 432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.08 : 1,162.68 = 288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.08/1,162.68 = 288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.08x = 1,162.68 × 288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.08x = 335,409.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,409.93/775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.74

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