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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.02, 1,156.44 and 258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.02, 1,156.44 and 258.02 is: 387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.02 : 1,156.44 = 258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.02/1,156.44 = 258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.02x = 1,156.44 × 258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.02x = 298,384.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,384.65/771.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.00

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