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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.87, 1,157.96 and 284.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.87, 1,157.96 and 284.92 is: 427.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.87 : 1,157.96 = 284.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.87/1,157.96 = 284.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.87x = 1,157.96 × 284.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.87x = 329,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,925.96/771.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.44

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