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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.23, 1,163.86 and 288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.23, 1,163.86 and 288.88 is: 433.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.23 : 1,163.86 = 288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.23/1,163.86 = 288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.23x = 1,163.86 × 288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.23x = 336,215.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,215.88/776.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.14

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