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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.10, 1,159.65 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.10, 1,159.65 and 341.10 is: 511.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.10 : 1,159.65 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.10/1,159.65 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.10x = 1,159.65 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.10x = 395,556.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,556.62/773.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.65

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