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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.80, 1,156.82 and 284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.80, 1,156.82 and 284.45 is: 426.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.80 : 1,156.82 = 284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.80/1,156.82 = 284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.80x = 1,156.82 × 284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.80x = 329,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,050.24/771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.34

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