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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.24, 1,164.36 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.24, 1,164.36 and 288.72 is: 433.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.24 : 1,164.36 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.24/1,164.36 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.24x = 1,164.36 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.24x = 336,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,174.02/776.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.08

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