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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.56, 1,161.88 and 261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.56, 1,161.88 and 261.56 is: 392.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.56 : 1,161.88 = 261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.56/1,161.88 = 261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.56x = 1,161.88 × 261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.56x = 303,903.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,903.58/774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.36

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