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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.28, 1,159.02 and 285.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.28, 1,159.02 and 285.65 is: 428.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.28 : 1,159.02 = 285.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.28/1,159.02 = 285.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.28x = 1,159.02 × 285.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.28x = 331,074.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,074.06/772.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.70

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