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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.96, 1,164.00 and 288.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.96, 1,164.00 and 288.85 is: 433.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.96 : 1,164.00 = 288.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.96/1,164.00 = 288.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.96x = 1,164.00 × 288.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.96x = 336,219.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,219.32/775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.29

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