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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.59, 1,161.88 and 342.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.59, 1,161.88 and 342.05 is: 513.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.59 : 1,161.88 = 342.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.59/1,161.88 = 342.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.59x = 1,161.88 × 342.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.59x = 397,414.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,414.39/774.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.07

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