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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.78, 1,154.64 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.78, 1,154.64 and 256.78 is: 385.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.78 : 1,154.64 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.78/1,154.64 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.78x = 1,154.64 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.78x = 296,488.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,488.46/769.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.16

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