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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.09, 1,160.33 and 286.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.09, 1,160.33 and 286.47 is: 429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.09 : 1,160.33 = 286.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.09/1,160.33 = 286.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.09x = 1,160.33 × 286.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.09x = 332,398.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,398.30/774.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.41

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