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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.90, 1,157.84 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.90, 1,157.84 and 251.88 is: 377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.90 : 1,157.84 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.90/1,157.84 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.90x = 1,157.84 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.90x = 291,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,636.74/771.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.82

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