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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.80, 1,162.23 and 254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.80, 1,162.23 and 254.87 is: 382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.80 : 1,162.23 = 254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.80/1,162.23 = 254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.80x = 1,162.23 × 254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.80x = 296,217.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,217.56/774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.31

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