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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.10, 1,156.71 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.10, 1,156.71 and 251.08 is: 376.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.10 : 1,156.71 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.10/1,156.71 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.10x = 1,156.71 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.10x = 290,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,424.80/771.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.64

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