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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.96, 1,163.82 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.96, 1,163.82 and 343.04 is: 514.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.96 : 1,163.82 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.96/1,163.82 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.96x = 1,163.82 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.96x = 399,236.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,236.81/775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.51

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