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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.63, 1,162.25 and 341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.63, 1,162.25 and 341.49 is: 512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.63 : 1,162.25 = 341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.63/1,162.25 = 341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.63x = 1,162.25 × 341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.63x = 396,891.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,891.79/774.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.36

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