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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.64, 1,158.72 and 285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.64, 1,158.72 and 285.60 is: 428.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.64 : 1,158.72 = 285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.64/1,158.72 = 285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.64x = 1,158.72 × 285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.64x = 330,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,930.43/772.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.31

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