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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.21, 1,161.27 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.21, 1,161.27 and 254.14 is: 381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.21 : 1,161.27 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.21/1,161.27 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.21x = 1,161.27 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.21x = 295,125.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,125.16/774.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.20

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