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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.62, 1,160.73 and 286.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.62, 1,160.73 and 286.71 is: 430.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.62 : 1,160.73 = 286.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.62/1,160.73 = 286.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.62x = 1,160.73 × 286.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.62x = 332,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,792.90/773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.18

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