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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.62, 1,157.73 and 284.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.62, 1,157.73 and 284.71 is: 427.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.62 : 1,157.73 = 284.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.62/1,157.73 = 284.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.62x = 1,157.73 × 284.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.62x = 329,610.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,610.10/771.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.17

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