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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.94, 1,152.03 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.94, 1,152.03 and 255.06 is: 382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.94 : 1,152.03 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.94/1,152.03 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.94x = 1,152.03 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.94x = 293,836.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,836.77/767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.63

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