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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.10, 1,161.15 and 341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.10, 1,161.15 and 341.14 is: 511.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.10 : 1,161.15 = 341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.10/1,161.15 = 341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.10x = 1,161.15 × 341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.10x = 396,114.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,114.71/774.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.71

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