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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.88, 1,162.32 and 262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.88, 1,162.32 and 262.24 is: 393.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.88 : 1,162.32 = 262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.88/1,162.32 = 262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.88x = 1,162.32 × 262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.88x = 304,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,806.80/774.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.36

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