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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770, 1,155.13 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770, 1,155.13 and 249.94 is: 374.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770 : 1,155.13 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770/1,155.13 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770x = 1,155.13 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770x = 288,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,713.19/770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.95

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