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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.72, 1,162.13 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.72, 1,162.13 and 341.88 is: 512.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.72 : 1,162.13 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.72/1,162.13 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.72x = 1,162.13 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.72x = 397,303.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,303.19/774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.83

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