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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.13, 1,159.57 and 286.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.13, 1,159.57 and 286.09 is: 429.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.13 : 1,159.57 = 286.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.13/1,159.57 = 286.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.13x = 1,159.57 × 286.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.13x = 331,741.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,741.38/773.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.09

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