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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.58, 1,159.04 and 285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.58, 1,159.04 and 285.62 is: 428.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.58 : 1,159.04 = 285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.58/1,159.04 = 285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.58x = 1,159.04 × 285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.58x = 331,045.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,045.00/772.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.49

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