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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.42, 1,160.81 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.42, 1,160.81 and 335.90 is: 503.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.42 : 1,160.81 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.42/1,160.81 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.42x = 1,160.81 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.42x = 389,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,916.08/774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.49

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