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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.79, 1,160.87 and 253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.79, 1,160.87 and 253.83 is: 380.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.79 : 1,160.87 = 253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.79/1,160.87 = 253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.79x = 1,160.87 × 253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.79x = 294,663.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,663.63/773.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.81

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