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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770, 1,155.14 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770, 1,155.14 and 250.08 is: 375.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770 : 1,155.14 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770/1,155.14 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770x = 1,155.14 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770x = 288,877.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,877.41/770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.17

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