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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.78, 1,162.14 and 261.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.78, 1,162.14 and 261.78 is: 392.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.78 : 1,162.14 = 261.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.78/1,162.14 = 261.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.78x = 1,162.14 × 261.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.78x = 304,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,225.01/774.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.66

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