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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.50, 1,160.52 and 340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.50, 1,160.52 and 340.60 is: 511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.50 : 1,160.52 = 340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.50/1,160.52 = 340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.50x = 1,160.52 × 340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.50x = 395,273.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,273.11/773.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.02

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