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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.11, 1,163.65 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.11, 1,163.65 and 255.93 is: 383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.11 : 1,163.65 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.11/1,163.65 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.11x = 1,163.65 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.11x = 297,812.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,812.94/776.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.73

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