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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.38, 1,161.88 and 341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.38, 1,161.88 and 341.44 is: 512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.38 : 1,161.88 = 341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.38/1,161.88 = 341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.38x = 1,161.88 × 341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.38x = 396,708.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,708.55/774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.29

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