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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.68, 1,157.44 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.68, 1,157.44 and 284.56 is: 426.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.68 : 1,157.44 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.68/1,157.44 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.68x = 1,157.44 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.68x = 329,361.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,361.13/771.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.81

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