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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.74, 1,159.53 and 286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.74, 1,159.53 and 286.11 is: 429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.74 : 1,159.53 = 286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.74/1,159.53 = 286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.74x = 1,159.53 × 286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.74x = 331,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,753.13/772.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.32

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