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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.03, 1,162.59 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.03, 1,162.59 and 255.08 is: 382.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.03 : 1,162.59 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.03/1,162.59 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.03x = 1,162.59 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.03x = 296,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,552.18/775.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.64

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