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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.77, 1,160.70 and 253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.77, 1,160.70 and 253.82 is: 380.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.77 : 1,160.70 = 253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.77/1,160.70 = 253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.77x = 1,160.70 × 253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.77x = 294,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,607.60/773.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.74

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