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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.10, 1,164.78 and 343.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.10, 1,164.78 and 343.56 is: 515.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.10 : 1,164.78 = 343.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.10/1,164.78 = 343.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.10x = 1,164.78 × 343.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.10x = 400,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,171.82/776.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.62

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