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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.77, 1,121.78 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.77, 1,121.78 and 254.21 is: 381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.77 : 1,121.78 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.77/1,121.78 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.77x = 1,121.78 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.77x = 285,171.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,171.13/747.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.36

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