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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.04, 1,161.22 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.04, 1,161.22 and 341.16 is: 511.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.04 : 1,161.22 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.04/1,161.22 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.04x = 1,161.22 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.04x = 396,161.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,161.82/774.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.81

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