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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.30, 1,161.59 and 254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.30, 1,161.59 and 254.33 is: 381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.30 : 1,161.59 = 254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.30/1,161.59 = 254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.30x = 1,161.59 × 254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.30x = 295,427.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,427.18/774.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.54

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