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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.68, 1,158.13 and 285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.68, 1,158.13 and 285.08 is: 427.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.68 : 1,158.13 = 285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.68/1,158.13 = 285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.68x = 1,158.13 × 285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.68x = 330,153.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,153.91/771.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.84

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