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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.02, 1,158.36 and 284.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.02, 1,158.36 and 284.95 is: 427.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.02 : 1,158.36 = 284.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.02/1,158.36 = 284.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.02x = 1,158.36 × 284.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.02x = 330,074.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,074.68/772.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.55

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