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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.40, 1,161.90 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.40, 1,161.90 and 341.25 is: 512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.40 : 1,161.90 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.40/1,161.90 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.40x = 1,161.90 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.40x = 396,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,498.38/774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.01

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