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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.33, 1,159.97 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.33, 1,159.97 and 286.38 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.33 : 1,159.97 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.33/1,159.97 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.33x = 1,159.97 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.33x = 332,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,190.78/773.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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