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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.10, 1,159.29 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.10, 1,159.29 and 286.20 is: 429.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.10 : 1,159.29 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.10/1,159.29 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.10x = 1,159.29 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.10x = 331,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,788.80/773.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.17

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