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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.71, 1,163.72 and 288.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.71, 1,163.72 and 288.77 is: 433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.71 : 1,163.72 = 288.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.71/1,163.72 = 288.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.71x = 1,163.72 × 288.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.71x = 336,040.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,040.16/775.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.20

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