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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.58, 1,155.93 and 250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.58, 1,155.93 and 250.45 is: 375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.58 : 1,155.93 = 250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.58/1,155.93 = 250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.58x = 1,155.93 × 250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.58x = 289,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,500.95/770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.69

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