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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.62, 1,159.53 and 285.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.62, 1,159.53 and 285.81 is: 428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.62 : 1,159.53 = 285.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.62/1,159.53 = 285.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.62x = 1,159.53 × 285.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.62x = 331,399.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,399.47/772.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.93

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