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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.11, 1,156.68 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.11, 1,156.68 and 251.10 is: 376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.11 : 1,156.68 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.11/1,156.68 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.11x = 1,156.68 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.11x = 290,442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,442.35/771.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.66

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