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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.02, 1,160.16 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.02, 1,160.16 and 340.12 is: 510.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.02 : 1,160.16 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.02/1,160.16 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.02x = 1,160.16 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.02x = 394,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,593.62/773.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.46

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