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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.68, 1,158.66 and 285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.68, 1,158.66 and 285.40 is: 427.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.68 : 1,158.66 = 285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.68/1,158.66 = 285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.68x = 1,158.66 × 285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.68x = 330,681.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,681.56/772.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.97

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