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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.86, 1,159.38 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.86, 1,159.38 and 252.90 is: 379.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.86 : 1,159.38 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.86/1,159.38 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.86x = 1,159.38 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.86x = 293,207.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,207.20/772.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.38

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