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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.94, 1,162.80 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.94, 1,162.80 and 342.40 is: 513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.94 : 1,162.80 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.94/1,162.80 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.94x = 1,162.80 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.94x = 398,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,142.72/774.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.77

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