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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.05, 1,159.38 and 334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.05, 1,159.38 and 334.46 is: 501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.05 : 1,159.38 = 334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.05/1,159.38 = 334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.05x = 1,159.38 × 334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.05x = 387,766.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,766.23/773.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.61

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