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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.70, 1,162.63 and 336.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.70, 1,162.63 and 336.75 is: 504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.70 : 1,162.63 = 336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.70/1,162.63 = 336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.70x = 1,162.63 × 336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.70x = 391,515.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,515.65/775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.73

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