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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.43, 1,159.83 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.43, 1,159.83 and 286.52 is: 429.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.43 : 1,159.83 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.43/1,159.83 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.43x = 1,159.83 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.43x = 332,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,314.12/773.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.66

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