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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.37, 1,157.39 and 424.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.37, 1,157.39 and 424.28 is: 636.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.37 : 1,157.39 = 424.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.37/1,157.39 = 424.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.37x = 1,157.39 × 424.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.37x = 491,057.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,057.43/771.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.60

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