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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.32, 1,164.94 and 343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.32, 1,164.94 and 343.52 is: 515.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.32 : 1,164.94 = 343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.32/1,164.94 = 343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.32x = 1,164.94 × 343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.32x = 400,180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,180.19/776.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.48

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