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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.31, 1,157.04 and 251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.31, 1,157.04 and 251.18 is: 376.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.31 : 1,157.04 = 251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.31/1,157.04 = 251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.31x = 1,157.04 × 251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.31x = 290,625.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,625.31/771.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.79

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