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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.74, 1,162.38 and 342.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.74, 1,162.38 and 342.20 is: 513.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.74 : 1,162.38 = 342.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.74/1,162.38 = 342.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.74x = 1,162.38 × 342.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.74x = 397,766.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,766.44/774.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.42

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