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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.06, 1,160.97 and 254.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.06, 1,160.97 and 254.01 is: 380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.06 : 1,160.97 = 254.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.06/1,160.97 = 254.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.06x = 1,160.97 × 254.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.06x = 294,897.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,897.99/774.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.98

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