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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.34, 1,163.38 and 342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.34, 1,163.38 and 342.44 is: 513.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.34 : 1,163.38 = 342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.34/1,163.38 = 342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.34x = 1,163.38 × 342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.34x = 398,387.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,387.85/775.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.82

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