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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.60, 1,156.05 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.60, 1,156.05 and 250.56 is: 375.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.60 : 1,156.05 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.60/1,156.05 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.60x = 1,156.05 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.60x = 289,659.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,659.89/770.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.89

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