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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.94, 1,163.91 and 288.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.94, 1,163.91 and 288.98 is: 433.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.94 : 1,163.91 = 288.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.94/1,163.91 = 288.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.94x = 1,163.91 × 288.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.94x = 336,352.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,352.07/775.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.48

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