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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.16, 1,164.31 and 256.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.16, 1,164.31 and 256.18 is: 384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.16 : 1,164.31 = 256.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.16/1,164.31 = 256.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.16x = 1,164.31 × 256.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.16x = 298,267.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,267.74/776.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.29

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