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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.97, 1,158.03 and 251.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.97, 1,158.03 and 251.95 is: 377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.97 : 1,158.03 = 251.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.97/1,158.03 = 251.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.97x = 1,158.03 × 251.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.97x = 291,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,765.66/771.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.95

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