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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.58, 1,163.43 and 255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.58, 1,163.43 and 255.45 is: 383.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.58 : 1,163.43 = 255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.58/1,163.43 = 255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.58x = 1,163.43 × 255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.58x = 297,198.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,198.19/775.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.20

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