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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.62, 1,156.06 and 257.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.62, 1,156.06 and 257.50 is: 386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.62 : 1,156.06 = 257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.62/1,156.06 = 257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.62x = 1,156.06 × 257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.62x = 297,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,685.45/770.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.29

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