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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.53, 1,157.31 and 284.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.53, 1,157.31 and 284.33 is: 426.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.53 : 1,157.31 = 284.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.53/1,157.31 = 284.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.53x = 1,157.31 × 284.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.53x = 329,057.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,057.95/771.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.50

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