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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.66, 1,162.14 and 341.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.66, 1,162.14 and 341.81 is: 512.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.66 : 1,162.14 = 341.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.66/1,162.14 = 341.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.66x = 1,162.14 × 341.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.66x = 397,231.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,231.07/774.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.78

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