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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.07, 1,159.60 and 340.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.07, 1,159.60 and 340.19 is: 510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.07 : 1,159.60 = 340.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.07/1,159.60 = 340.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.07x = 1,159.60 × 340.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.07x = 394,484.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,484.32/773.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.28

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