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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.38, 1,157.04 and 284.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.38, 1,157.04 and 284.42 is: 426.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.38 : 1,157.04 = 284.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.38/1,157.04 = 284.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.38x = 1,157.04 × 284.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.38x = 329,079.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,079.53/771.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.61

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