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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.04, 1,164.14 and 255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.04, 1,164.14 and 255.90 is: 383.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.04 : 1,164.14 = 255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.04/1,164.14 = 255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.04x = 1,164.14 × 255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.04x = 297,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,903.43/776.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.88

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