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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.88, 1,162.80 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.88, 1,162.80 and 342.56 is: 513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.88 : 1,162.80 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.88/1,162.80 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.88x = 1,162.80 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.88x = 398,328.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,328.77/775.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.39

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