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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.91, 1,160.52 and 286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.91, 1,160.52 and 286.62 is: 429.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.91 : 1,160.52 = 286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.91/1,160.52 = 286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.91x = 1,160.52 × 286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.91x = 332,628.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,628.24/773.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.80

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