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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.96, 1,162.32 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.96, 1,162.32 and 254.96 is: 382.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.96 : 1,162.32 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.96/1,162.32 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.96x = 1,162.32 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.96x = 296,339.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,339.30/774.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.39

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