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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.52, 1,158.78 and 285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.52, 1,158.78 and 285.32 is: 427.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.52 : 1,158.78 = 285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.52/1,158.78 = 285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.52x = 1,158.78 × 285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.52x = 330,623.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,623.11/772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.98

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