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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.75, 1,157.90 and 258.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.75, 1,157.90 and 258.75 is: 388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.75 : 1,157.90 = 258.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.75/1,157.90 = 258.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.75x = 1,157.90 × 258.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.75x = 299,605.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,605.33/771.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.22

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