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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.43, 1,162.88 and 255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.43, 1,162.88 and 255.29 is: 382.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.43 : 1,162.88 = 255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.43/1,162.88 = 255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.43x = 1,162.88 × 255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.43x = 296,870.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,870.36/775.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.85

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