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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.96, 1,159.72 and 286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.96, 1,159.72 and 286.02 is: 429.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.96 : 1,159.72 = 286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.96/1,159.72 = 286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.96x = 1,159.72 × 286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.96x = 331,703.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,703.11/772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.13

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