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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.79, 1,162.36 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.79, 1,162.36 and 254.79 is: 382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.79 : 1,162.36 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.79/1,162.36 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.79x = 1,162.36 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.79x = 296,157.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,157.77/774.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.24

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