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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.04, 1,159.44 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.04, 1,159.44 and 334.56 is: 501.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.04 : 1,159.44 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.04/1,159.44 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.04x = 1,159.44 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.04x = 387,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,902.25/773.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.79

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