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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.44, 1,162.44 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.44, 1,162.44 and 288.12 is: 431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.44 : 1,162.44 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.44/1,162.44 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.44x = 1,162.44 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.44x = 334,922.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,922.21/775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.91

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