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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.38, 1,159.50 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.38, 1,159.50 and 286.44 is: 429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.38 : 1,159.50 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.38/1,159.50 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.38x = 1,159.50 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.38x = 332,127.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,127.18/773.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.45

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