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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.30, 1,160.70 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.30, 1,160.70 and 340.92 is: 511.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.30 : 1,160.70 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.30/1,160.70 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.30x = 1,160.70 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.30x = 395,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,705.84/774.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.05

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