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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.04, 1,165.28 and 256.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.04, 1,165.28 and 256.95 is: 385.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.04 : 1,165.28 = 256.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.04/1,165.28 = 256.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.04x = 1,165.28 × 256.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.04x = 299,418.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,418.70/777.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.33

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