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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.93, 1,159.39 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.93, 1,159.39 and 286.12 is: 429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.93 : 1,159.39 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.93/1,159.39 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.93x = 1,159.39 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.93x = 331,724.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,724.67/772.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.18

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