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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.52, 1,161.61 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.52, 1,161.61 and 254.43 is: 381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.52 : 1,161.61 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.52/1,161.61 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.52x = 1,161.61 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.52x = 295,547.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,547.80/774.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.59

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