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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.60, 1,163.76 and 336.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.60, 1,163.76 and 336.99 is: 505.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.60 : 1,163.76 = 336.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.60/1,163.76 = 336.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.60x = 1,163.76 × 336.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.60x = 392,167.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,167.98/775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.63

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