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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.36, 1,163.18 and 255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.36, 1,163.18 and 255.51 is: 383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.36 : 1,163.18 = 255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.36/1,163.18 = 255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.36x = 1,163.18 × 255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.36x = 297,204.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,204.76/775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.31

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