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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.14, 1,163.85 and 288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.14, 1,163.85 and 288.88 is: 433.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.14 : 1,163.85 = 288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.14/1,163.85 = 288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.14x = 1,163.85 × 288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.14x = 336,212.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,212.99/776.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.19

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