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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.26, 1,163.49 and 288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.26, 1,163.49 and 288.42 is: 432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.26 : 1,163.49 = 288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.26/1,163.49 = 288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.26x = 1,163.49 × 288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.26x = 335,573.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,573.79/775.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.85

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