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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.96, 1,160.48 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.96, 1,160.48 and 286.44 is: 429.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.96 : 1,160.48 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.96/1,160.48 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.96x = 1,160.48 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.96x = 332,402.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,402.64/773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.49

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