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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.04, 1,164.22 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.04, 1,164.22 and 263.08 is: 394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.04 : 1,164.22 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.04/1,164.22 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.04x = 1,164.22 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.04x = 306,283.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,283.00/776.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.67

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