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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.35, 1,158.37 and 285.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.35, 1,158.37 and 285.29 is: 427.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.35 : 1,158.37 = 285.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.35/1,158.37 = 285.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.35x = 1,158.37 × 285.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.35x = 330,469.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,469.22/772.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.88

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