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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.82, 1,159.26 and 252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.82, 1,159.26 and 252.86 is: 379.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.82 : 1,159.26 = 252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.82/1,159.26 = 252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.82x = 1,159.26 × 252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.82x = 293,124.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,124.69/772.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.29

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