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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.87, 1,162.38 and 254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.87, 1,162.38 and 254.93 is: 382.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.87 : 1,162.38 = 254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.87/1,162.38 = 254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.87x = 1,162.38 × 254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.87x = 296,319.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,319.72/774.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.41

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