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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.10, 1,162.82 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.10, 1,162.82 and 255.22 is: 382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.10 : 1,162.82 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.10/1,162.82 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.10x = 1,162.82 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.10x = 296,772.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,772.65/775.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.88

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