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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.56, 1,159.31 and 285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.56, 1,159.31 and 285.62 is: 428.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.56 : 1,159.31 = 285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.56/1,159.31 = 285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.56x = 1,159.31 × 285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.56x = 331,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,117.04/772.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.60

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