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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.11, 1,164.84 and 256.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.11, 1,164.84 and 256.98 is: 385.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.11 : 1,164.84 = 256.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.11/1,164.84 = 256.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.11x = 1,164.84 × 256.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.11x = 299,334.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,334.76/777.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.19

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