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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.11, 1,173.35 and 288.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.11, 1,173.35 and 288.87 is: 433.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.11 : 1,173.35 = 288.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.11/1,173.35 = 288.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.11x = 1,173.35 × 288.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.11x = 338,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,940.72/782.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.37

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