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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.00, 1,155.20 and 250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.00, 1,155.20 and 250.09 is: 375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.00 : 1,155.20 = 250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.00/1,155.20 = 250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.00x = 1,155.20 × 250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.00x = 288,899.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,899.83/770.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.20

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