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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.85, 1,165.05 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.85, 1,165.05 and 256.92 is: 385.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.85 : 1,165.05 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.85/1,165.05 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.85x = 1,165.05 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.85x = 299,324.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,324.65/776.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.31

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