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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.81, 1,162.42 and 342.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.81, 1,162.42 and 342.07 is: 513.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.81 : 1,162.42 = 342.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.81/1,162.42 = 342.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.81x = 1,162.42 × 342.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.81x = 397,629.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,629.01/774.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.20

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