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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.71, 1,159.84 and 286.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.71, 1,159.84 and 286.63 is: 429.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.71 : 1,159.84 = 286.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.71/1,159.84 = 286.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.71x = 1,159.84 × 286.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.71x = 332,444.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,444.94/773.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.68

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