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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.95, 1,162.89 and 336.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.95, 1,162.89 and 336.11 is: 504.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.95 : 1,162.89 = 336.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.95/1,162.89 = 336.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.95x = 1,162.89 × 336.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.95x = 390,861.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,861.87/774.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.37

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