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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.44, 1,159.38 and 340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.44, 1,159.38 and 340.24 is: 510.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.44 : 1,159.38 = 340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.44/1,159.38 = 340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.44x = 1,159.38 × 340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.44x = 394,467.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,467.45/773.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.02

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