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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.80, 1,160.71 and 286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.80, 1,160.71 and 286.74 is: 430.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.80 : 1,160.71 = 286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.80/1,160.71 = 286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.80x = 1,160.71 × 286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.80x = 332,821.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,821.27/773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.11

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