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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.92, 1,159.26 and 285.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.92, 1,159.26 and 285.87 is: 428.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.92 : 1,159.26 = 285.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.92/1,159.26 = 285.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.92x = 1,159.26 × 285.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.92x = 331,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,397.66/772.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.76

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