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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.34, 1,158.97 and 285.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.34, 1,158.97 and 285.38 is: 428.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.34 : 1,158.97 = 285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.34/1,158.97 = 285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.34x = 1,158.97 × 285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.34x = 330,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,746.86/772.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.24

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