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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.75, 1,157.26 and 284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.75, 1,157.26 and 284.46 is: 426.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.75 : 1,157.26 = 284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.75/1,157.26 = 284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.75x = 1,157.26 × 284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.75x = 329,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,196.97/771.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.56

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