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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.26, 1,162.16 and 336.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.26, 1,162.16 and 336.23 is: 504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.26 : 1,162.16 = 336.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.26/1,162.16 = 336.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.26x = 1,162.16 × 336.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.26x = 390,751.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,751.18/775.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.03

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