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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.70, 1,159.80 and 286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.70, 1,159.80 and 286.26 is: 429.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.70 : 1,159.80 = 286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.70/1,159.80 = 286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.70x = 1,159.80 × 286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.70x = 332,004.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,004.35/773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.11

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