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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.73, 1,163.70 and 288.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.73, 1,163.70 and 288.75 is: 433.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.73 : 1,163.70 = 288.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.73/1,163.70 = 288.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.73x = 1,163.70 × 288.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.73x = 336,018.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,018.38/775.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.16

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