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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.43, 1,160.02 and 341.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.43, 1,160.02 and 341.89 is: 512.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.43 : 1,160.02 = 341.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.43/1,160.02 = 341.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.43x = 1,160.02 × 341.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.43x = 396,596.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,596.77/774.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.12

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