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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.23, 1,163.19 and 288.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.23, 1,163.19 and 288.17 is: 432.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.23 : 1,163.19 = 288.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.23/1,163.19 = 288.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.23x = 1,163.19 × 288.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.23x = 335,190.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,190.65/775.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.38

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