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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.77, 1,163.83 and 255.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.77, 1,163.83 and 255.77 is: 383.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.77 : 1,163.83 = 255.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.77/1,163.83 = 255.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.77x = 1,163.83 × 255.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.77x = 297,669.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,669.25/775.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.71

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