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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.87, 1,157.87 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.87, 1,157.87 and 251.86 is: 377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.87 : 1,157.87 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.87/1,157.87 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.87x = 1,157.87 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.87x = 291,622.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,622.27/771.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.81

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