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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.64, 1,157.46 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.64, 1,157.46 and 284.49 is: 426.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.64 : 1,157.46 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.64/1,157.46 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.64x = 1,157.46 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.64x = 329,284.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,284.73/771.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.74

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