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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.07, 1,163.84 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.07, 1,163.84 and 255.96 is: 383.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.07 : 1,163.84 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.07/1,163.84 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.07x = 1,163.84 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.07x = 297,895.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,895.21/776.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.85

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