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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.57, 1,157.22 and 251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.57, 1,157.22 and 251.51 is: 377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.57 : 1,157.22 = 251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.57/1,157.22 = 251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.57x = 1,157.22 × 251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.57x = 291,046.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,046.62/771.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.21

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