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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.86, 1,158.56 and 259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.86, 1,158.56 and 259.50 is: 389.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.86 : 1,158.56 = 259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.86/1,158.56 = 259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.86x = 1,158.56 × 259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.86x = 300,646.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,646.32/772.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.00

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