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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.73, 1,159.16 and 285.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.73, 1,159.16 and 285.78 is: 428.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.73 : 1,159.16 = 285.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.73/1,159.16 = 285.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.73x = 1,159.16 × 285.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.73x = 331,263.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,263.32/772.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.69

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