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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.84, 1,156.53 and 250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.84, 1,156.53 and 250.82 is: 376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.84 : 1,156.53 = 250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.84/1,156.53 = 250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.84x = 1,156.53 × 250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.84x = 290,082.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,082.19/770.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.32

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