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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.29, 1,164.63 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.29, 1,164.63 and 256.32 is: 384.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.29 : 1,164.63 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.29/1,164.63 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.29x = 1,164.63 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.29x = 298,520.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,520.63/776.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.55

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