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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.32, 1,161.96 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.32, 1,161.96 and 335.49 is: 503.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.32 : 1,161.96 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.32/1,161.96 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.32x = 1,161.96 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.32x = 389,818.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,818.47/774.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.43

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