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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.52, 1,163.34 and 288.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.52, 1,163.34 and 288.51 is: 432.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.52 : 1,163.34 = 288.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.52/1,163.34 = 288.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.52x = 1,163.34 × 288.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.52x = 335,635.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,635.22/775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.79

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