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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.52, 1,158.83 and 252.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.52, 1,158.83 and 252.58 is: 378.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.52 : 1,158.83 = 252.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.52/1,158.83 = 252.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.52x = 1,158.83 × 252.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.52x = 292,696.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,696.14/772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.88

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