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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.52, 1,155.96 and 250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.52, 1,155.96 and 250.52 is: 375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.52 : 1,155.96 = 250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.52/1,155.96 = 250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.52x = 1,155.96 × 250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.52x = 289,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,589.85/770.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.84

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