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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.35, 1,159.38 and 340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.35, 1,159.38 and 340.18 is: 509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.35 : 1,159.38 = 340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.35/1,159.38 = 340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.35x = 1,159.38 × 340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.35x = 394,397.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,397.89/773.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.99

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