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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.96, 1,159.53 and 252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.96, 1,159.53 and 252.94 is: 379.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.96 : 1,159.53 = 252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.96/1,159.53 = 252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.96x = 1,159.53 × 252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.96x = 293,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,291.52/772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.44

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