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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.73, 1,164.75 and 249.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.73, 1,164.75 and 249.51 is: 374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.73 : 1,164.75 = 249.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.73/1,164.75 = 249.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.73x = 1,164.75 × 249.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.73x = 290,615.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,615.06/776.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.15

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