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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.67, 1,155.87 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.67, 1,155.87 and 251.04 is: 376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.67 : 1,155.87 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.67/1,155.87 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.67x = 1,155.87 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.67x = 290,168.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,168.35/770.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.51

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