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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.54, 1,158.50 and 285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.54, 1,158.50 and 285.32 is: 427.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.54 : 1,158.50 = 285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.54/1,158.50 = 285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.54x = 1,158.50 × 285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.54x = 330,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,546.83/772.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.87

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