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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.63, 1,163.51 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.63, 1,163.51 and 336.90 is: 505.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.63 : 1,163.51 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.63/1,163.51 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.63x = 1,163.51 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.63x = 391,986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,986.52/775.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.38

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