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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.96, 1,159.32 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.96, 1,159.32 and 340.04 is: 510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.96 : 1,159.32 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.96/1,159.32 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.96x = 1,159.32 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.96x = 394,215.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,215.17/772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.01

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