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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.55, 1,161.89 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.55, 1,161.89 and 254.39 is: 381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.55 : 1,161.89 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.55/1,161.89 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.55x = 1,161.89 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.55x = 295,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,571.93/774.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.61

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