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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.32, 1,157.18 and 284.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.32, 1,157.18 and 284.42 is: 426.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.32 : 1,157.18 = 284.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.32/1,157.18 = 284.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.32x = 1,157.18 × 284.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.32x = 329,117.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,117.93/771.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.70

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