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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.92, 1,161.12 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.92, 1,161.12 and 341.12 is: 511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.92 : 1,161.12 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.92/1,161.12 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.92x = 1,161.12 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.92x = 396,081.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,081.25/773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.79

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