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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.21, 1,156.61 and 284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.21, 1,156.61 and 284.60 is: 426.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.21 : 1,156.61 = 284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.21/1,156.61 = 284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.21x = 1,156.61 × 284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.21x = 329,174.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,174.81/771.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.83

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