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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.71, 1,157.76 and 284.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.71, 1,157.76 and 284.90 is: 427.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.71 : 1,157.76 = 284.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.71/1,157.76 = 284.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.71x = 1,157.76 × 284.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.71x = 329,840.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,840.04/771.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.42

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