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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.26, 1,158.52 and 252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.26, 1,158.52 and 252.11 is: 378.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.26 : 1,158.52 = 252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.26/1,158.52 = 252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.26x = 1,158.52 × 252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.26x = 292,077.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,077.22/772.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.21

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