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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.88, 1,157.99 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.88, 1,157.99 and 251.89 is: 377.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.88 : 1,157.99 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.88/1,157.99 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.88x = 1,157.99 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.88x = 291,686.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,686.10/771.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.89

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