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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.26, 1,161.52 and 254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.26, 1,161.52 and 254.11 is: 381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.26 : 1,161.52 = 254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.26/1,161.52 = 254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.26x = 1,161.52 × 254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.26x = 295,153.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,153.85/774.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.21

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