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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.12, 1,158.33 and 285.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.12, 1,158.33 and 285.17 is: 427.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.12 : 1,158.33 = 285.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.12/1,158.33 = 285.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.12x = 1,158.33 × 285.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.12x = 330,320.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,320.97/772.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.81

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