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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.86, 1,164.56 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.86, 1,164.56 and 263.50 is: 395.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.86 : 1,164.56 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.86/1,164.56 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.86x = 1,164.56 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.86x = 306,861.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,861.56/776.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.00

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