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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.19, 1,164.69 and 343.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.19, 1,164.69 and 343.65 is: 515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.19 : 1,164.69 = 343.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.19/1,164.69 = 343.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.19x = 1,164.69 × 343.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.19x = 400,244.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,244.00/776.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.65

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