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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.81, 1,162.37 and 341.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.81, 1,162.37 and 341.97 is: 513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.81 : 1,162.37 = 341.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.81/1,162.37 = 341.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.81x = 1,162.37 × 341.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.81x = 397,495.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,495.67/774.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.02

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