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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.30, 1,163.09 and 255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.30, 1,163.09 and 255.33 is: 383.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.30 : 1,163.09 = 255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.30/1,163.09 = 255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.30x = 1,163.09 × 255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.30x = 296,971.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,971.77/775.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.04

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