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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.44, 1,163.88 and 343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.44, 1,163.88 and 343.24 is: 514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.44 : 1,163.88 = 343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.44/1,163.88 = 343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.44x = 1,163.88 × 343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.44x = 399,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,490.17/776.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.52

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