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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.52, 1,157.46 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.52, 1,157.46 and 251.52 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.52 : 1,157.46 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.52/1,157.46 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.52x = 1,157.46 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.52x = 291,124.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,124.34/771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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