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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.30, 1,164.50 and 256.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.30, 1,164.50 and 256.29 is: 384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.30 : 1,164.50 = 256.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.30/1,164.50 = 256.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.30x = 1,164.50 × 256.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.30x = 298,448.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,448.42/776.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.45

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