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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.58, 1,156.69 and 284.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.58, 1,156.69 and 284.23 is: 426.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.58 : 1,156.69 = 284.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.58/1,156.69 = 284.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.58x = 1,156.69 × 284.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.58x = 328,766.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,766.00/771.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.09

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