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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.55, 1,157.20 and 251.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.55, 1,157.20 and 251.59 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.55 : 1,157.20 = 251.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.55/1,157.20 = 251.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.55x = 1,157.20 × 251.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.55x = 291,139.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,139.95/771.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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