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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.18, 1,160.46 and 286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.18, 1,160.46 and 286.83 is: 429.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.18 : 1,160.46 = 286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.18/1,160.46 = 286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.18x = 1,160.46 × 286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.18x = 332,854.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,854.74/774.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.94

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