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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.62, 1,165.70 and 344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.62, 1,165.70 and 344.54 is: 516.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.62 : 1,165.70 = 344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.62/1,165.70 = 344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.62x = 1,165.70 × 344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.62x = 401,630.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,630.28/777.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.49

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