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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.11, 1,160.66 and 253.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.11, 1,160.66 and 253.93 is: 380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.11 : 1,160.66 = 253.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.11/1,160.66 = 253.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.11x = 1,160.66 × 253.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.11x = 294,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,726.57/774.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.73

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