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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.28, 1,163.08 and 255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.28, 1,163.08 and 255.32 is: 383.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.28 : 1,163.08 = 255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.28/1,163.08 = 255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.28x = 1,163.08 × 255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.28x = 296,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,957.59/775.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.03

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