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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.98, 1,161.04 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.98, 1,161.04 and 253.96 is: 380.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.98 : 1,161.04 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.98/1,161.04 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.98x = 1,161.04 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.98x = 294,857.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,857.72/773.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.96

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