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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.04, 1,158.32 and 285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.04, 1,158.32 and 285.16 is: 427.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.04 : 1,158.32 = 285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.04/1,158.32 = 285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.04x = 1,158.32 × 285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.04x = 330,306.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,306.53/772.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.84

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