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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.68, 1,155.99 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.68, 1,155.99 and 250.70 is: 376.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.68 : 1,155.99 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.68/1,155.99 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.68x = 1,155.99 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.68x = 289,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,806.69/770.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.04

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