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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.21, 1,164.32 and 343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.21, 1,164.32 and 343.28 is: 514.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.21 : 1,164.32 = 343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.21/1,164.32 = 343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.21x = 1,164.32 × 343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.21x = 399,687.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,687.77/776.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.92

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