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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.34, 1,158.52 and 259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.34, 1,158.52 and 259.34 is: 389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.34 : 1,158.52 = 259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.34/1,158.52 = 259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.34x = 1,158.52 × 259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.34x = 300,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,450.58/772.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.01

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