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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.14, 1,165.32 and 263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.14, 1,165.32 and 263.78 is: 395.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.14 : 1,165.32 = 263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.14/1,165.32 = 263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.14x = 1,165.32 × 263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.14x = 307,388.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,388.11/777.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.54

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