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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.25, 1,158.50 and 259.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.25, 1,158.50 and 259.37 is: 389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.25 : 1,158.50 = 259.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.25/1,158.50 = 259.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.25x = 1,158.50 × 259.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.25x = 300,478.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,478.85/772.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.10

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