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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.44, 1,164.66 and 343.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.44, 1,164.66 and 343.59 is: 515.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.44 : 1,164.66 = 343.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.44/1,164.66 = 343.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.44x = 1,164.66 × 343.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.44x = 400,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,165.53/776.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.39

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