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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.18, 1,164.27 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.18, 1,164.27 and 256.16 is: 384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.18 : 1,164.27 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.18/1,164.27 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.18x = 1,164.27 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.18x = 298,239.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,239.40/776.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.24

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