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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.32, 1,163.19 and 288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.32, 1,163.19 and 288.38 is: 432.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.32 : 1,163.19 = 288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.32/1,163.19 = 288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.32x = 1,163.19 × 288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.32x = 335,434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,434.92/775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.64

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