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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.52, 1,160.20 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.52, 1,160.20 and 341.04 is: 511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.52 : 1,160.20 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.52/1,160.20 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.52x = 1,160.20 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.52x = 395,674.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,674.61/773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.52

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