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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.34, 1,163.20 and 288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.34, 1,163.20 and 288.52 is: 432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.34 : 1,163.20 = 288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.34/1,163.20 = 288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.34x = 1,163.20 × 288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.34x = 335,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,606.46/775.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.85

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