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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.20, 1,157.36 and 284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.20, 1,157.36 and 284.32 is: 426.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.20 : 1,157.36 = 284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.20/1,157.36 = 284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.20x = 1,157.36 × 284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.20x = 329,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,060.60/771.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.69

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