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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.17, 1,162.15 and 287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.17, 1,162.15 and 287.96 is: 431.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.17 : 1,162.15 = 287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.17/1,162.15 = 287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.17x = 1,162.15 × 287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.17x = 334,646.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,646.18/775.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.71

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