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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.14, 1,159.76 and 340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.14, 1,159.76 and 340.30 is: 510.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.14 : 1,159.76 = 340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.14/1,159.76 = 340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.14x = 1,159.76 × 340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.14x = 394,660.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,660.53/773.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.46

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