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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.04, 1,165.61 and 344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.04, 1,165.61 and 344.20 is: 516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.04 : 1,165.61 = 344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.04/1,165.61 = 344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.04x = 1,165.61 × 344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.04x = 401,202.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,202.96/777.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.32

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