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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.07, 1,162.75 and 255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.07, 1,162.75 and 255.09 is: 382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.07 : 1,162.75 = 255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.07/1,162.75 = 255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.07x = 1,162.75 × 255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.07x = 296,611.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,611.75/775.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.69

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