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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.38, 1,163.06 and 336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.38, 1,163.06 and 336.57 is: 504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.38 : 1,163.06 = 336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.38/1,163.06 = 336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.38x = 1,163.06 × 336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.38x = 391,451.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,451.78/775.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.85

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