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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.87, 1,160.79 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.87, 1,160.79 and 253.89 is: 380.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.87 : 1,160.79 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.87/1,160.79 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.87x = 1,160.79 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.87x = 294,712.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,712.97/773.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.83

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