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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.14, 1,158.40 and 252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.14, 1,158.40 and 252.17 is: 378.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.14 : 1,158.40 = 252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.14/1,158.40 = 252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.14x = 1,158.40 × 252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.14x = 292,107.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,107.94/772.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.31

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