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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.97, 1,159.50 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.97, 1,159.50 and 340.16 is: 510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.97 : 1,159.50 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.97/1,159.50 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.97x = 1,159.50 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.97x = 394,415.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,415.52/772.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.26

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