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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.45, 1,159.14 and 285.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.45, 1,159.14 and 285.85 is: 428.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.45 : 1,159.14 = 285.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.45/1,159.14 = 285.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.45x = 1,159.14 × 285.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.45x = 331,340.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,340.17/772.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.95

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