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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.76, 1,159.88 and 286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.76, 1,159.88 and 286.68 is: 429.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.76 : 1,159.88 = 286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.76/1,159.88 = 286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.76x = 1,159.88 × 286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.76x = 332,512.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,512.97/773.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.74

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