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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.30, 1,156.99 and 284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.30, 1,156.99 and 284.18 is: 426.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.30 : 1,156.99 = 284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.30/1,156.99 = 284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.30x = 1,156.99 × 284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.30x = 328,793.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,793.42/771.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.28

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