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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.60, 1,164 and 343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.60, 1,164 and 343.12 is: 514.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.60 : 1,164 = 343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.60/1,164 = 343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.60x = 1,164 × 343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.60x = 399,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,391.68/775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.95

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