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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.68, 1,156.86 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.68, 1,156.86 and 284.64 is: 426.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.68 : 1,156.86 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.68/1,156.86 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.68x = 1,156.86 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.68x = 329,288.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,288.63/771.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.72

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