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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.53, 1,156.82 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.53, 1,156.82 and 284.31 is: 426.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.53 : 1,156.82 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.53/1,156.82 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.53x = 1,156.82 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.53x = 328,894.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,894.07/771.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.29

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