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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.40, 1,164.54 and 256.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.40, 1,164.54 and 256.35 is: 384.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.40 : 1,164.54 = 256.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.40/1,164.54 = 256.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.40x = 1,164.54 × 256.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.40x = 298,529.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,529.83/776.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.51

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