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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.92, 1,161.04 and 341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.92, 1,161.04 and 341.44 is: 512.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.92 : 1,161.04 = 341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.92/1,161.04 = 341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.92x = 1,161.04 × 341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.92x = 396,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,425.50/773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.23

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