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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.56, 1,154.22 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.56, 1,154.22 and 256.56 is: 384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.56 : 1,154.22 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.56/1,154.22 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.56x = 1,154.22 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.56x = 296,126.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,126.68/769.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.80

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