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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.77, 1,159.49 and 285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.77, 1,159.49 and 285.72 is: 428.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.77 : 1,159.49 = 285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.77/1,159.49 = 285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.77x = 1,159.49 × 285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.77x = 331,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,289.48/772.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.70

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