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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.37, 1,163.07 and 288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.37, 1,163.07 and 288.16 is: 432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.37 : 1,163.07 = 288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.37/1,163.07 = 288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.37x = 1,163.07 × 288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.37x = 335,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,147.34/775.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.24

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