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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.08, 1,162.87 and 255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.08, 1,162.87 and 255.46 is: 383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.08 : 1,162.87 = 255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.08/1,162.87 = 255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.08x = 1,162.87 × 255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.08x = 297,066.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,066.58/775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.27

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