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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.13, 1,162.69 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.13, 1,162.69 and 262.13 is: 393.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.13 : 1,162.69 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.13/1,162.69 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.13x = 1,162.69 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.13x = 304,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,769.46/775.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.19

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