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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.98, 1,162.72 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.98, 1,162.72 and 254.96 is: 382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.98 : 1,162.72 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.98/1,162.72 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.98x = 1,162.72 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.98x = 296,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,440.64/774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.52

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