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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.36, 1,160.82 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.36, 1,160.82 and 261.24 is: 391.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.36 : 1,160.82 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.36/1,160.82 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.36x = 1,160.82 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.36x = 303,252.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,252.62/774.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.62

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