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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.83, 1,156.10 and 250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.83, 1,156.10 and 250.75 is: 376.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.83 : 1,156.10 = 250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.83/1,156.10 = 250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.83x = 1,156.10 × 250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.83x = 289,889.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,889.81/770.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.08

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