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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.25, 1,163.06 and 262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.25, 1,163.06 and 262.25 is: 393.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.25 : 1,163.06 = 262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.25/1,163.06 = 262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.25x = 1,163.06 × 262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.25x = 305,012.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,012.49/775.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.44

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