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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.00, 1,163.71 and 255.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.00, 1,163.71 and 255.91 is: 383.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.00 : 1,163.71 = 255.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.00/1,163.71 = 255.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.00x = 1,163.71 × 255.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.00x = 297,802.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,802.44/776.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.76

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