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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.57, 1,163.22 and 255.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.57, 1,163.22 and 255.58 is: 383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.57 : 1,163.22 = 255.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.57/1,163.22 = 255.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.57x = 1,163.22 × 255.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.57x = 297,295.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,295.77/775.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.32

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