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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.73, 1,164.10 and 288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.73, 1,164.10 and 288.76 is: 433.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.73 : 1,164.10 = 288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.73/1,164.10 = 288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.73x = 1,164.10 × 288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.73x = 336,141.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,141.88/775.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.33

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