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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.91, 1,163.97 and 288.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.91, 1,163.97 and 288.97 is: 433.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.91 : 1,163.97 = 288.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.91/1,163.97 = 288.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.91x = 1,163.97 × 288.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.91x = 336,349.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,349.50/775.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.49

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