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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.20, 1,163.04 and 342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.20, 1,163.04 and 342.36 is: 513.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.20 : 1,163.04 = 342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.20/1,163.04 = 342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.20x = 1,163.04 × 342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.20x = 398,178.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,178.37/775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.65

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