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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.14, 1,161.99 and 287.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.14, 1,161.99 and 287.81 is: 431.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.14 : 1,161.99 = 287.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.14/1,161.99 = 287.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.14x = 1,161.99 × 287.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.14x = 334,435.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,435.25/775.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.45

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