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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.80, 1,162.37 and 254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.80, 1,162.37 and 254.84 is: 382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.80 : 1,162.37 = 254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.80/1,162.37 = 254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.80x = 1,162.37 × 254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.80x = 296,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,213.20/774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.31

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