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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.12, 1,157.19 and 284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.12, 1,157.19 and 284.18 is: 426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.12 : 1,157.19 = 284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.12/1,157.19 = 284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.12x = 1,157.19 × 284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.12x = 328,843.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,843.05/771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.45

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