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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.41, 1,163.21 and 255.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.41, 1,163.21 and 255.27 is: 382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.41 : 1,163.21 = 255.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.41/1,163.21 = 255.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.41x = 1,163.21 × 255.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.41x = 296,932.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,932.62/775.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.94

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