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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.70, 1,164.57 and 263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.70, 1,164.57 and 263.74 is: 395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.70 : 1,164.57 = 263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.70/1,164.57 = 263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.70x = 1,164.57 × 263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.70x = 307,143.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,143.69/776.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.45

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