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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.18, 1,161.34 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.18, 1,161.34 and 254.16 is: 381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.18 : 1,161.34 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.18/1,161.34 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.18x = 1,161.34 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.18x = 295,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,165.54/774.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.26

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