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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.96, 1,160.94 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.96, 1,160.94 and 341.04 is: 511.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.96 : 1,160.94 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.96/1,160.94 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.96x = 1,160.94 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.96x = 395,926.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,926.98/773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.56

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