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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.14, 1,162.56 and 288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.14, 1,162.56 and 288.06 is: 432.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.14 : 1,162.56 = 288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.14/1,162.56 = 288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.14x = 1,162.56 × 288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.14x = 334,887.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,887.03/775.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.03

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