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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.10, 1,163.04 and 288.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.10, 1,163.04 and 288.26 is: 432.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.10 : 1,163.04 = 288.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.10/1,163.04 = 288.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.10x = 1,163.04 × 288.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.10x = 335,257.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,257.91/775.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.54

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