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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.26, 1,155.11 and 250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.26, 1,155.11 and 250.13 is: 375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.26 : 1,155.11 = 250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.26/1,155.11 = 250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.26x = 1,155.11 × 250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.26x = 288,927.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,927.66/770.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.10

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