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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.64, 1,161.70 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.64, 1,161.70 and 341.64 is: 513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.64 : 1,161.70 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.64/1,161.70 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.64x = 1,161.70 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.64x = 396,883.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,883.19/773.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.01

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