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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.18, 1,164.32 and 256.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.18, 1,164.32 and 256.21 is: 384.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.18 : 1,164.32 = 256.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.18/1,164.32 = 256.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.18x = 1,164.32 × 256.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.18x = 298,303.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,303.32/776.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.32

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