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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.52, 1,161.86 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.52, 1,161.86 and 261.52 is: 392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.52 : 1,161.86 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.52/1,161.86 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.52x = 1,161.86 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.52x = 303,849.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,849.63/774.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.31

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