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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.63, 1,157.73 and 284.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.63, 1,157.73 and 284.73 is: 427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.63 : 1,157.73 = 284.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.63/1,157.73 = 284.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.63x = 1,157.73 × 284.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.63x = 329,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,640.46/771.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.20

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