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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.92, 1,160.85 and 260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.92, 1,160.85 and 260.92 is: 391.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.92 : 1,160.85 = 260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.92/1,160.85 = 260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.92x = 1,160.85 × 260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.92x = 302,888.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,888.98/773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.37

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