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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.03, 1,159.56 and 285.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.03, 1,159.56 and 285.83 is: 428.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.03 : 1,159.56 = 285.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.03/1,159.56 = 285.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.03x = 1,159.56 × 285.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.03x = 331,437.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,437.03/773.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.75

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