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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.61, 1,160.59 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.61, 1,160.59 and 253.64 is: 380.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.61 : 1,160.59 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.61/1,160.59 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.61x = 1,160.59 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.61x = 294,374.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,374.31/773.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.52

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