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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.50, 1,163.43 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.50, 1,163.43 and 262.50 is: 393.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.50 : 1,163.43 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.50/1,163.43 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.50x = 1,163.43 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.50x = 305,400.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,400.38/775.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.81

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