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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.28, 1,163.04 and 262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.28, 1,163.04 and 262.24 is: 393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.28 : 1,163.04 = 262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.28/1,163.04 = 262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.28x = 1,163.04 × 262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.28x = 304,995.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,995.61/775.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.40

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