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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.72, 1,160.58 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.72, 1,160.58 and 260.72 is: 391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.72 : 1,160.58 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.72/1,160.58 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.72x = 1,160.58 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.72x = 302,585.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,585.94/773.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.08

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