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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.75, 1,157.51 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.75, 1,157.51 and 284.72 is: 427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.75 : 1,157.51 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.75/1,157.51 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.75x = 1,157.51 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.75x = 329,561.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,561.17/771.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.03

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