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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.54, 1,163.31 and 288.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.54, 1,163.31 and 288.55 is: 432.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.54 : 1,163.31 = 288.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.54/1,163.31 = 288.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.54x = 1,163.31 × 288.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.54x = 335,673.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,673.10/775.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.83

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