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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.82, 1,162.68 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.82, 1,162.68 and 255.20 is: 382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.82 : 1,162.68 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.82/1,162.68 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.82x = 1,162.68 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.82x = 296,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,715.94/774.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.95

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