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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.45, 1,164.53 and 256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.45, 1,164.53 and 256.46 is: 384.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.45 : 1,164.53 = 256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.45/1,164.53 = 256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.45x = 1,164.53 × 256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.45x = 298,650.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,650.18/776.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.63

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