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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.31, 1,163.04 and 336.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.31, 1,163.04 and 336.47 is: 504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.31 : 1,163.04 = 336.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.31/1,163.04 = 336.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.31x = 1,163.04 × 336.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.31x = 391,328.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,328.07/775.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.74

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