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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.26, 1,162.13 and 288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.26, 1,162.13 and 288.18 is: 431.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.26 : 1,162.13 = 288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.26/1,162.13 = 288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.26x = 1,162.13 × 288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.26x = 334,901.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,901.18/775.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.99

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