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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.44, 1,163.43 and 288.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.44, 1,163.43 and 288.77 is: 433.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.44 : 1,163.43 = 288.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.44/1,163.43 = 288.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.44x = 1,163.43 × 288.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.44x = 335,957.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,957.86/775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.25

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