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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.55, 1,161.68 and 335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.55, 1,161.68 and 335.55 is: 503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.55 : 1,161.68 = 335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.55/1,161.68 = 335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.55x = 1,161.68 × 335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.55x = 389,801.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,801.72/774.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.27

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