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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.56, 1,159.50 and 286.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.56, 1,159.50 and 286.36 is: 429.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.56 : 1,159.50 = 286.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.56/1,159.50 = 286.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.56x = 1,159.50 × 286.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.56x = 332,034.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,034.42/773.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.23

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