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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.73, 1,159.78 and 253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.73, 1,159.78 and 253.60 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.73 : 1,159.78 = 253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.73/1,159.78 = 253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.73x = 1,159.78 × 253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.73x = 294,117.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,117.94/773.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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