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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.28, 1,164.72 and 343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.28, 1,164.72 and 343.13 is: 514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.28 : 1,164.72 = 343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.28/1,164.72 = 343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.28x = 1,164.72 × 343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.28x = 399,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,644.55/776.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.82

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