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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.56, 1,158.91 and 252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.56, 1,158.91 and 252.54 is: 378.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.56 : 1,158.91 = 252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.56/1,158.91 = 252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.56x = 1,158.91 × 252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.56x = 292,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,670.50/772.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.83

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