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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.73, 1,157.84 and 251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.73, 1,157.84 and 251.75 is: 377.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.73 : 1,157.84 = 251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.73/1,157.84 = 251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.73x = 1,157.84 × 251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.73x = 291,483.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,483.70/771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.70

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