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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.44, 1,159.85 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.44, 1,159.85 and 286.16 is: 429.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.44 : 1,159.85 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.44/1,159.85 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.44x = 1,159.85 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.44x = 331,897.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,897.59/773.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.12

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