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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.85, 1,157.81 and 251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.85, 1,157.81 and 251.85 is: 377.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.85 : 1,157.81 = 251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.85/1,157.81 = 251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.85x = 1,157.81 × 251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.85x = 291,594.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,594.45/771.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.79

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