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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.12, 1,160.28 and 286.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.12, 1,160.28 and 286.31 is: 429.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.12 : 1,160.28 = 286.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.12/1,160.28 = 286.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.12x = 1,160.28 × 286.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.12x = 332,193.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,193.97/773.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.68

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