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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.29, 1,158.89 and 285.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.29, 1,158.89 and 285.37 is: 428.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.29 : 1,158.89 = 285.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.29/1,158.89 = 285.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.29x = 1,158.89 × 285.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.29x = 330,712.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,712.44/772.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.22

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