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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.43, 1,158.28 and 285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.43, 1,158.28 and 285.14 is: 427.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.43 : 1,158.28 = 285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.43/1,158.28 = 285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.43x = 1,158.28 × 285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.43x = 330,271.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,271.96/772.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.58

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