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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.79, 1,165.24 and 256.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.79, 1,165.24 and 256.79 is: 385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.79 : 1,165.24 = 256.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.79/1,165.24 = 256.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.79x = 1,165.24 × 256.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.79x = 299,221.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,221.98/776.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.20

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