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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.43, 1,163.16 and 342.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.43, 1,163.16 and 342.29 is: 513.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.43 : 1,163.16 = 342.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.43/1,163.16 = 342.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.43x = 1,163.16 × 342.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.43x = 398,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,132.22/775.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.44

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