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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.76, 1,162.38 and 330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.76, 1,162.38 and 330.68 is: 495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.76 : 1,162.38 = 330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.76/1,162.38 = 330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.76x = 1,162.38 × 330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.76x = 384,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,375.82/775.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.48

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