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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.94, 1,161.30 and 341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.94, 1,161.30 and 341.40 is: 512.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.94 : 1,161.30 = 341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.94/1,161.30 = 341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.94x = 1,161.30 × 341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.94x = 396,467.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,467.82/773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.27

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