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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.09, 1,161.29 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.09, 1,161.29 and 341.25 is: 511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.09 : 1,161.29 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.09/1,161.29 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.09x = 1,161.29 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.09x = 396,291.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,291.07/774.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.94

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