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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.45, 1,163.64 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.45, 1,163.64 and 336.62 is: 505.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.45 : 1,163.64 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.45/1,163.64 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.45x = 1,163.64 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.45x = 391,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,698.68/775.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.13

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