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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.72, 1,162.02 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.72, 1,162.02 and 341.76 is: 512.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.72 : 1,162.02 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.72/1,162.02 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.72x = 1,162.02 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.72x = 397,131.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,131.96/774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.61

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