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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.05, 1,161.22 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.05, 1,161.22 and 254.08 is: 381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.05 : 1,161.22 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.05/1,161.22 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.05x = 1,161.22 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.05x = 295,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,039.24/774.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.16

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