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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.20, 1,158.30 and 285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.20, 1,158.30 and 285.30 is: 427.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.20 : 1,158.30 = 285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.20/1,158.30 = 285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.20x = 1,158.30 × 285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.20x = 330,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,462.99/772.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.95

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