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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.87, 1,159.48 and 252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.87, 1,159.48 and 252.87 is: 379.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.87 : 1,159.48 = 252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.87/1,159.48 = 252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.87x = 1,159.48 × 252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.87x = 293,192.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,192.59/772.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.36

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