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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.31, 1,161.54 and 335.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.31, 1,161.54 and 335.47 is: 503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.31 : 1,161.54 = 335.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.31/1,161.54 = 335.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.31x = 1,161.54 × 335.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.31x = 389,660.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,660.15/774.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.24

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