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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.71, 772.86 and 284.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.71, 772.86 and 284.25 is: 425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.71 : 772.86 = 284.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.71/772.86 = 284.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.71x = 772.86 × 284.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.71x = 219,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,683.47/515.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.99

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