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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.74, 1,164.80 and 343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.74, 1,164.80 and 343.60 is: 515.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.74 : 1,164.80 = 343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.74/1,164.80 = 343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.74x = 1,164.80 × 343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.74x = 400,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,225.28/776.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.26

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