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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.68, 1,160.21 and 286.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.68, 1,160.21 and 286.77 is: 430.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.68 : 1,160.21 = 286.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.68/1,160.21 = 286.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.68x = 1,160.21 × 286.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.68x = 332,712.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,712.70/773.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.04

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