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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.38, 1,164.72 and 343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.38, 1,164.72 and 343.53 is: 515.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.38 : 1,164.72 = 343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.38/1,164.72 = 343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.38x = 1,164.72 × 343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.38x = 400,114.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,114.54/776.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.36

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