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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.20, 1,163.82 and 263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.20, 1,163.82 and 263.24 is: 394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.20 : 1,163.82 = 263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.20/1,163.82 = 263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.20x = 1,163.82 × 263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.20x = 306,363.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,363.98/776.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.70

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