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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.74, 1,163.49 and 255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.74, 1,163.49 and 255.75 is: 383.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.74 : 1,163.49 = 255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.74/1,163.49 = 255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.74x = 1,163.49 × 255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.74x = 297,562.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,562.57/775.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.59

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