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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.92, 1,159.38 and 285.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.92, 1,159.38 and 285.90 is: 428.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.92 : 1,159.38 = 285.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.92/1,159.38 = 285.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.92x = 1,159.38 × 285.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.92x = 331,466.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,466.74/772.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.85

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