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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.64, 1,160.20 and 340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.64, 1,160.20 and 340.64 is: 511.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.64 : 1,160.20 = 340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.64/1,160.20 = 340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.64x = 1,160.20 × 340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.64x = 395,210.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,210.53/772.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.51

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