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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.92, 1,162.38 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.92, 1,162.38 and 261.92 is: 392.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.92 : 1,162.38 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.92/1,162.38 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.92x = 1,162.38 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.92x = 304,450.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,450.57/774.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.88

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