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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.96, 1,154.89 and 256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.96, 1,154.89 and 256.96 is: 385.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.96 : 1,154.89 = 256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.96/1,154.89 = 256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.96x = 1,154.89 × 256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.96x = 296,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,760.53/769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.42

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