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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.20, 1,162.82 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.20, 1,162.82 and 255.20 is: 382.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.20 : 1,162.82 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.20/1,162.82 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.20x = 1,162.82 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.20x = 296,751.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,751.66/775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.81

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