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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.07, 1,161.22 and 261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.07, 1,161.22 and 261.19 is: 391.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.07 : 1,161.22 = 261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.07/1,161.22 = 261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.07x = 1,161.22 × 261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.07x = 303,299.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,299.05/774.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.82

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