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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.88, 1,159.64 and 285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.88, 1,159.64 and 285.98 is: 429.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.88 : 1,159.64 = 285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.88/1,159.64 = 285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.88x = 1,159.64 × 285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.88x = 331,633.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,633.85/772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.09

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