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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.35, 1,163.24 and 255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.35, 1,163.24 and 255.39 is: 383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.35 : 1,163.24 = 255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.35/1,163.24 = 255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.35x = 1,163.24 × 255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.35x = 297,078.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,078.59/775.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.15

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