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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.30, 1,164.51 and 256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.30, 1,164.51 and 256.14 is: 384.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.30 : 1,164.51 = 256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.30/1,164.51 = 256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.30x = 1,164.51 × 256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.30x = 298,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,277.59/776.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.23

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