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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.54, 1,164.67 and 256.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.54, 1,164.67 and 256.55 is: 384.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.54 : 1,164.67 = 256.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.54/1,164.67 = 256.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.54x = 1,164.67 × 256.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.54x = 298,794.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,794.95/776.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.78

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