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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.47, 1,164.41 and 256.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.47, 1,164.41 and 256.38 is: 384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.47 : 1,164.41 = 256.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.47/1,164.41 = 256.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.47x = 1,164.41 × 256.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.47x = 298,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,533.30/776.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.48

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