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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.94, 1,162.47 and 342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.94, 1,162.47 and 342.02 is: 513.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.94 : 1,162.47 = 342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.94/1,162.47 = 342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.94x = 1,162.47 × 342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.94x = 397,587.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,587.99/774.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.06

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