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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.18, 1,162.50 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.18, 1,162.50 and 255.04 is: 382.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.18 : 1,162.50 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.18/1,162.50 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.18x = 1,162.50 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.18x = 296,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,484/775.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.47

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