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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.46, 1,163.82 and 343.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.46, 1,163.82 and 343.56 is: 514.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.46 : 1,163.82 = 343.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.46/1,163.82 = 343.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.46x = 1,163.82 × 343.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.46x = 399,842.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,842.00/776.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.96

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