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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.07, 1,159.80 and 286.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.07, 1,159.80 and 286.17 is: 429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.07 : 1,159.80 = 286.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.07/1,159.80 = 286.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.07x = 1,159.80 × 286.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.07x = 331,894.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,894.17/773.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.32

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