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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.68, 1,159.86 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.68, 1,159.86 and 286.64 is: 429.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.68 : 1,159.86 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.68/1,159.86 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.68x = 1,159.86 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.68x = 332,462.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,462.27/773.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.72

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