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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.35, 1,164.64 and 256.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.35, 1,164.64 and 256.17 is: 384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.35 : 1,164.64 = 256.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.35/1,164.64 = 256.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.35x = 1,164.64 × 256.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.35x = 298,345.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,345.19/776.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.29

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