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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.83, 1,161.75 and 336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.83, 1,161.75 and 336.36 is: 504.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.83 : 1,161.75 = 336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.83/1,161.75 = 336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.83x = 1,161.75 × 336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.83x = 390,766.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,766.23/774.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.33

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