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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.34, 1,160.17 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.34, 1,160.17 and 340.50 is: 510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.34 : 1,160.17 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.34/1,160.17 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.34x = 1,160.17 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.34x = 395,037.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,037.03/773.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.82

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