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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.84, 1,158.52 and 285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.84, 1,158.52 and 285.76 is: 428.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.84 : 1,158.52 = 285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.84/1,158.52 = 285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.84x = 1,158.52 × 285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.84x = 331,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,058.68/772.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.37

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