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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.22, 1,162.11 and 342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.22, 1,162.11 and 342.14 is: 512.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.22 : 1,162.11 = 342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.22/1,162.11 = 342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.22x = 1,162.11 × 342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.22x = 397,604.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,604.32/775.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.89

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