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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.02, 1,156.24 and 250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.02, 1,156.24 and 250.89 is: 376.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.02 : 1,156.24 = 250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.02/1,156.24 = 250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.02x = 1,156.24 × 250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.02x = 290,082.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,082.02/771.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.23

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