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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.98, 1,158.02 and 284.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.98, 1,158.02 and 284.87 is: 427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.98 : 1,158.02 = 284.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.98/1,158.02 = 284.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.98x = 1,158.02 × 284.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.98x = 329,877.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,877.94/771.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.32

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