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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.29, 1,161.50 and 335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.29, 1,161.50 and 335.55 is: 502.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.29 : 1,161.50 = 335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.29/1,161.50 = 335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.29x = 1,161.50 × 335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.29x = 389,739.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,739.65/775.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.70

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