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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.79, 427.21 and 76.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.79, 427.21 and 76.59 is: 114.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.79 : 427.21 = 76.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.79/427.21 = 76.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.79x = 427.21 × 76.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.79x = 32,717.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,717.69/284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.88

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