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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.28, 1,160.17 and 426.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.28, 1,160.17 and 426.17 is: 639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.28 : 1,160.17 = 426.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.28/1,160.17 = 426.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.28x = 1,160.17 × 426.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.28x = 494,431.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,431.48/773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.40

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