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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.67, 1,163.10 and 288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.67, 1,163.10 and 288.46 is: 432.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.67 : 1,163.10 = 288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.67/1,163.10 = 288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.67x = 1,163.10 × 288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.67x = 335,502.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,502.01/775.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.53

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