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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.74, 1,162.92 and 288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.74, 1,162.92 and 288.46 is: 432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.74 : 1,162.92 = 288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.74/1,162.92 = 288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.74x = 1,162.92 × 288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.74x = 335,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,458.44/775.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.43

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