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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.32, 1,163.12 and 342.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.32, 1,163.12 and 342.47 is: 513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.32 : 1,163.12 = 342.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.32/1,163.12 = 342.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.32x = 1,163.12 × 342.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.32x = 398,333.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,333.71/775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.77

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