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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.25, 1,157.06 and 258.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.25, 1,157.06 and 258.25 is: 387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.25 : 1,157.06 = 258.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.25/1,157.06 = 258.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.25x = 1,157.06 × 258.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.25x = 298,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,809.45/771.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.44

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