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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.47, 1,163.06 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.47, 1,163.06 and 255.50 is: 383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.47 : 1,163.06 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.47/1,163.06 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.47x = 1,163.06 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.47x = 297,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,166.60/775.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.21

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