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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.89, 1,159.83 and 285.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.89, 1,159.83 and 285.95 is: 429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.89 : 1,159.83 = 285.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.89/1,159.83 = 285.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.89x = 1,159.83 × 285.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.89x = 331,647.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,647.59/772.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.10

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