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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.62, 1,162.71 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.62, 1,162.71 and 342.54 is: 513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.62 : 1,162.71 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.62/1,162.71 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.62x = 1,162.71 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.62x = 398,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,274.68/775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.49

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