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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.85, 1,159.31 and 252.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.85, 1,159.31 and 252.85 is: 379.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.85 : 1,159.31 = 252.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.85/1,159.31 = 252.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.85x = 1,159.31 × 252.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.85x = 293,131.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,131.53/772.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.29

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