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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.32, 1,160.18 and 286.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.32, 1,160.18 and 286.42 is: 429.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.32 : 1,160.18 = 286.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.32/1,160.18 = 286.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.32x = 1,160.18 × 286.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.32x = 332,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,291.52/773.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.70

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