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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.18, 1,164 and 256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.18, 1,164 and 256.04 is: 383.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.18 : 1,164 = 256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.18/1,164 = 256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.18x = 1,164 × 256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.18x = 298,030.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,030.56/776.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.97

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