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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.26, 1,159.01 and 285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.26, 1,159.01 and 285.35 is: 428.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.26 : 1,159.01 = 285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.26/1,159.01 = 285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.26x = 1,159.01 × 285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.26x = 330,716.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,716.28/772.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.24

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