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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.03, 1,158.18 and 285.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.03, 1,158.18 and 285.49 is: 428.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.03 : 1,158.18 = 285.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.03/1,158.18 = 285.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.03x = 1,158.18 × 285.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.03x = 330,648.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,648.81/772.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.28

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