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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.26, 1,156.98 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.26, 1,156.98 and 284.31 is: 426.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.26 : 1,156.98 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.26/1,156.98 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.26x = 1,156.98 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.26x = 328,940.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,940.98/771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.50

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