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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.55, 1,163.21 and 288.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.55, 1,163.21 and 288.53 is: 432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.55 : 1,163.21 = 288.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.55/1,163.21 = 288.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.55x = 1,163.21 × 288.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.55x = 335,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,620.98/775.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.75

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