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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.06, 1,161.06 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.06, 1,161.06 and 254.04 is: 381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.06 : 1,161.06 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.06/1,161.06 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.06x = 1,161.06 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.06x = 294,955.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,955.68/774.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.05

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