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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.79, 1,157.77 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.79, 1,157.77 and 251.64 is: 377.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.79 : 1,157.77 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.79/1,157.77 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.79x = 1,157.77 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.79x = 291,340.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,340.85/771.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.49

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