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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.74, 1,158.30 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.74, 1,158.30 and 340.20 is: 509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.74 : 1,158.30 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.74/1,158.30 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.74x = 1,158.30 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.74x = 394,053.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,053.66/772.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.94

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