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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.70, 1,160.54 and 340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.70, 1,160.54 and 340.88 is: 511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.70 : 1,160.54 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.70/1,160.54 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.70x = 1,160.54 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.70x = 395,604.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,604.88/773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.32

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