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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.44, 1,163.28 and 255.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.44, 1,163.28 and 255.27 is: 382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.44 : 1,163.28 = 255.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.44/1,163.28 = 255.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.44x = 1,163.28 × 255.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.44x = 296,949.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,949.21/775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.94

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