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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.40, 1,156.70 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.40, 1,156.70 and 284.28 is: 426.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.40 : 1,156.70 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.40/1,156.70 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.40x = 1,156.70 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.40x = 328,826.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,826.68/771.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.27

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