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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.48, 1,160.26 and 340.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.48, 1,160.26 and 340.67 is: 511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.48 : 1,160.26 = 340.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.48/1,160.26 = 340.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.48x = 1,160.26 × 340.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.48x = 395,267.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,267.82/773.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.02

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