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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.37, 1,163.12 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.37, 1,163.12 and 255.24 is: 382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.37 : 1,163.12 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.37/1,163.12 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.37x = 1,163.12 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.37x = 296,873.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,873.47/775.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.88

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