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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.29, 1,156.97 and 251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.29, 1,156.97 and 251.29 is: 376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.29 : 1,156.97 = 251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.29/1,156.97 = 251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.29x = 1,156.97 × 251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.29x = 290,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,734.99/771.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.95

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