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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.33, 1,161.51 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.33, 1,161.51 and 254.36 is: 381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.33 : 1,161.51 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.33/1,161.51 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.33x = 1,161.51 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.33x = 295,441.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,441.68/774.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.54

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