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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.68, 1,162.86 and 342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.68, 1,162.86 and 342.60 is: 513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.68 : 1,162.86 = 342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.68/1,162.86 = 342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.68x = 1,162.86 × 342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.68x = 398,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,395.84/775.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.61

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