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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.48, 1,162.38 and 288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.48, 1,162.38 and 288.52 is: 432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.48 : 1,162.38 = 288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.48/1,162.38 = 288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.48x = 1,162.38 × 288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.48x = 335,369.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,369.88/775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.47

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