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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.66, 1,163.35 and 288.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.66, 1,163.35 and 288.60 is: 432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.66 : 1,163.35 = 288.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.66/1,163.35 = 288.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.66x = 1,163.35 × 288.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.66x = 335,742.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,742.81/775.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.85

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