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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.50, 1,160.44 and 260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.50, 1,160.44 and 260.50 is: 390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.50 : 1,160.44 = 260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.50/1,160.44 = 260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.50x = 1,160.44 × 260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.50x = 302,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,294.62/773.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.81

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