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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.98, 1,159.46 and 252.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.98, 1,159.46 and 252.98 is: 379.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.98 : 1,159.46 = 252.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.98/1,159.46 = 252.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.98x = 1,159.46 × 252.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.98x = 293,320.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,320.19/772.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.47

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