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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.08, 1,161.12 and 261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.08, 1,161.12 and 261.08 is: 391.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.08 : 1,161.12 = 261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.08/1,161.12 = 261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.08x = 1,161.12 × 261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.08x = 303,145.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,145.21/774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.62

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