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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.23, 1,158.41 and 252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.23, 1,158.41 and 252.21 is: 378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.23 : 1,158.41 = 252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.23/1,158.41 = 252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.23x = 1,158.41 × 252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.23x = 292,161.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,161.33/772.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.33

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