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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.02, 1,162.71 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.02, 1,162.71 and 342.18 is: 513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.02 : 1,162.71 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.02/1,162.71 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.02x = 1,162.71 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.02x = 397,856.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,856.11/775.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.35

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