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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.93, 1,160.91 and 341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.93, 1,160.91 and 341.07 is: 511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.93 : 1,160.91 = 341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.93/1,160.91 = 341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.93x = 1,160.91 × 341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.93x = 395,951.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,951.57/773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.61

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