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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.61, 1,158.96 and 252.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.61, 1,158.96 and 252.47 is: 378.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.61 : 1,158.96 = 252.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.61/1,158.96 = 252.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.61x = 1,158.96 × 252.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.61x = 292,598.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,598.54/772.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.72

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