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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.77, 1,160.86 and 341.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.77, 1,160.86 and 341.23 is: 511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.77 : 1,160.86 = 341.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.77/1,160.86 = 341.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.77x = 1,160.86 × 341.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.77x = 396,120.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,120.26/773.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.94

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