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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.88, 1,160.10 and 340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.88, 1,160.10 and 340.80 is: 510.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.88 : 1,160.10 = 340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.88/1,160.10 = 340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.88x = 1,160.10 × 340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.88x = 395,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,362.08/773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.88

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