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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.11, 1,153.31 and 255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.11, 1,153.31 and 255.75 is: 383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.11 : 1,153.31 = 255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.11/1,153.31 = 255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.11x = 1,153.31 × 255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.11x = 294,957.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,957.75/769.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.51

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