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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.10, 1,165.62 and 344.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.10, 1,165.62 and 344.14 is: 516.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.10 : 1,165.62 = 344.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.10/1,165.62 = 344.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.10x = 1,165.62 × 344.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.10x = 401,136.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,136.47/777.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.20

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