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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.39, 1,161.70 and 254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.39, 1,161.70 and 254.26 is: 381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.39 : 1,161.70 = 254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.39/1,161.70 = 254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.39x = 1,161.70 × 254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.39x = 295,373.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,373.84/774.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.43

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