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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.31, 1,162.85 and 288.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.31, 1,162.85 and 288.29 is: 432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.31 : 1,162.85 = 288.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.31/1,162.85 = 288.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.31x = 1,162.85 × 288.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.31x = 335,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,239.49/775.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.40

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