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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.78, 1,156.96 and 284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.78, 1,156.96 and 284.50 is: 426.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.78 : 1,156.96 = 284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.78/1,156.96 = 284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.78x = 1,156.96 × 284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.78x = 329,155.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,155.12/771.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.49

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