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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.55, 1,160.41 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.55, 1,160.41 and 334.72 is: 502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.55 : 1,160.41 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.55/1,160.41 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.55x = 1,160.41 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.55x = 388,412.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,412.44/773.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.12

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