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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.55, 1,163.97 and 337.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.55, 1,163.97 and 337.13 is: 505.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.55 : 1,163.97 = 337.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.55/1,163.97 = 337.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.55x = 1,163.97 × 337.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.55x = 392,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,403.39/775.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.97

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