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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.63, 1,162.01 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.63, 1,162.01 and 335.90 is: 503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.63 : 1,162.01 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.63/1,162.01 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.63x = 1,162.01 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.63x = 390,311.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,311.67/774.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.87

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