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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.32, 1,162.87 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.32, 1,162.87 and 255.30 is: 382.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.32 : 1,162.87 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.32/1,162.87 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.32x = 1,162.87 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.32x = 296,882.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,882.61/775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.92

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