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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.70, 1,156.26 and 250.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.70, 1,156.26 and 250.73 is: 376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.70 : 1,156.26 = 250.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.70/1,156.26 = 250.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.70x = 1,156.26 × 250.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.70x = 289,903.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,903.29/770.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.16

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