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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.78, 1,162.96 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.78, 1,162.96 and 288.50 is: 432.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.78 : 1,162.96 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.78/1,162.96 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.78x = 1,162.96 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.78x = 335,513.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,513.96/775.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.49

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