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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.26, 1,158.45 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.26, 1,158.45 and 285.24 is: 427.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.26 : 1,158.45 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.26/1,158.45 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.26x = 1,158.45 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.26x = 330,436.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,436.28/772.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.88

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