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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.11, 1,162.29 and 261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.11, 1,162.29 and 261.75 is: 392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.11 : 1,162.29 = 261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.11/1,162.29 = 261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.11x = 1,162.29 × 261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.11x = 304,229.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,229.41/775.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.50

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