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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.56, 1,158.84 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.56, 1,158.84 and 259.44 is: 389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.56 : 1,158.84 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.56/1,158.84 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.56x = 1,158.84 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.56x = 300,649.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,649.45/772.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.16

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