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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.01, 1,161.55 and 340.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.01, 1,161.55 and 340.93 is: 511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.01 : 1,161.55 = 340.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.01/1,161.55 = 340.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.01x = 1,161.55 × 340.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.01x = 396,004.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,004.76/774.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.63

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