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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.08, 1,161.16 and 341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.08, 1,161.16 and 341.24 is: 511.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.08 : 1,161.16 = 341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.08/1,161.16 = 341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.08x = 1,161.16 × 341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.08x = 396,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,234.24/774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.88

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