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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.88, 1,164 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.88, 1,164 and 262.88 is: 394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.88 : 1,164 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.88/1,164 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.88x = 1,164 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.88x = 305,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,992.32/775.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.38

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