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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.54, 1,160.58 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.54, 1,160.58 and 286.64 is: 430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.54 : 1,160.58 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.54/1,160.58 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.54x = 1,160.58 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.54x = 332,668.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,668.65/773.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.06

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