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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.34, 1,157.02 and 258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.34, 1,157.02 and 258.34 is: 387.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.34 : 1,157.02 = 258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.34/1,157.02 = 258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.34x = 1,157.02 × 258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.34x = 298,904.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,904.55/771.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.51

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