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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.97, 1,164.15 and 288.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.97, 1,164.15 and 288.75 is: 433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.97 : 1,164.15 = 288.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.97/1,164.15 = 288.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.97x = 1,164.15 × 288.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.97x = 336,148.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,148.31/775.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.20

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