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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.95, 1,168.52 and 285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.95, 1,168.52 and 285.30 is: 427.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.95 : 1,168.52 = 285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.95/1,168.52 = 285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.95x = 1,168.52 × 285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.95x = 333,377.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,377.33/778.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.98

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