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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.64, 1,157.56 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.64, 1,157.56 and 251.72 is: 377.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.64 : 1,157.56 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.64/1,157.56 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.64x = 1,157.56 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.64x = 291,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,378.93/771.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.61

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