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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.52, 1,164.65 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.52, 1,164.65 and 256.50 is: 384.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.52 : 1,164.65 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.52/1,164.65 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.52x = 1,164.65 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.52x = 298,733.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,733.37/776.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.71

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