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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.94, 1,159.41 and 340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.94, 1,159.41 and 340.10 is: 510.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.94 : 1,159.41 = 340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.94/1,159.41 = 340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.94x = 1,159.41 × 340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.94x = 394,315.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,315.34/772.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.15

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