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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.70, 1,159.17 and 252.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.70, 1,159.17 and 252.55 is: 378.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.70 : 1,159.17 = 252.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.70/1,159.17 = 252.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.70x = 1,159.17 × 252.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.70x = 292,748.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,748.38/772.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.86

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