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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.07, 1,158.15 and 259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.07, 1,158.15 and 259.07 is: 388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.07 : 1,158.15 = 259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.07/1,158.15 = 259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.07x = 1,158.15 × 259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.07x = 300,036.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,036.13/772.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.62

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