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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.16, 1,161.39 and 341.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.16, 1,161.39 and 341.31 is: 512.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.16 : 1,161.39 = 341.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.16/1,161.39 = 341.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.16x = 1,161.39 × 341.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.16x = 396,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,394.02/774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.03

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