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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.45, 1,155.72 and 250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.45, 1,155.72 and 250.41 is: 375.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.45 : 1,155.72 = 250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.45/1,155.72 = 250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.45x = 1,155.72 × 250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.45x = 289,401.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,401.21/770.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.63

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