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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.21, 1,163 and 288.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.21, 1,163 and 288.25 is: 432.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.21 : 1,163 = 288.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.21/1,163 = 288.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.21x = 1,163 × 288.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.21x = 335,234.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,234.75/775.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.44

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