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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.74, 1,158.89 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.74, 1,158.89 and 252.72 is: 379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.74 : 1,158.89 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.74/1,158.89 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.74x = 1,158.89 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.74x = 292,873.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,873.42/772.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.01

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