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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.22, 1,159.77 and 340.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.22, 1,159.77 and 340.26 is: 510.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.22 : 1,159.77 = 340.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.22/1,159.77 = 340.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.22x = 1,159.77 × 340.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.22x = 394,623.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,623.34/773.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.36

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