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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.80, 1,162.68 and 341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.80, 1,162.68 and 341.96 is: 513.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.80 : 1,162.68 = 341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.80/1,162.68 = 341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.80x = 1,162.68 × 341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.80x = 397,590.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,590.05/774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.15

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