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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.37, 1,160.60 and 340.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.37, 1,160.60 and 340.83 is: 511.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.37 : 1,160.60 = 340.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.37/1,160.60 = 340.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.37x = 1,160.60 × 340.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.37x = 395,565.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,565.59/773.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.48

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