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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.89, 1,158.02 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.89, 1,158.02 and 251.92 is: 377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.89 : 1,158.02 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.89/1,158.02 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.89x = 1,158.02 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.89x = 291,724.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,724.43/771.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.93

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