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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.02, 1,161.66 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.02, 1,161.66 and 341.12 is: 511.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.02 : 1,161.66 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.02/1,161.66 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.02x = 1,161.66 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.02x = 396,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,265.46/774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.96

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