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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.19, 1,159.49 and 334.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.19, 1,159.49 and 334.47 is: 501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.19 : 1,159.49 = 334.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.19/1,159.49 = 334.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.19x = 1,159.49 × 334.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.19x = 387,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,812.95/773.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.58

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