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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.73, 1,162.09 and 335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.73, 1,162.09 and 335.62 is: 503.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.73 : 1,162.09 = 335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.73/1,162.09 = 335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.73x = 1,162.09 × 335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.73x = 390,020.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,020.65/774.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.43

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