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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.04, 1,163.52 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.04, 1,163.52 and 342.40 is: 514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.04 : 1,163.52 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.04/1,163.52 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.04x = 1,163.52 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.04x = 398,389.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,389.25/775.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.02

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