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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.58, 1,163.19 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.58, 1,163.19 and 255.64 is: 383.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.58 : 1,163.19 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.58/1,163.19 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.58x = 1,163.19 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.58x = 297,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,352.08/775.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.40

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