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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.90, 1,162.73 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.90, 1,162.73 and 336.02 is: 504.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.90 : 1,162.73 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.90/1,162.73 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.90x = 1,162.73 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.90x = 390,695.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,695.56/774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.19

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