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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.12, 1,165.37 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.12, 1,165.37 and 343.98 is: 515.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.12 : 1,165.37 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.12/1,165.37 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.12x = 1,165.37 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.12x = 400,862.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,862.25/777.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.83

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