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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.73, 1,168.90 and 286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.73, 1,168.90 and 286.02 is: 428.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.73 : 1,168.90 = 286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.73/1,168.90 = 286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.73x = 1,168.90 × 286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.73x = 334,327.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,327.85/779.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.77

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