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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.77, 1,162.79 and 337.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.77, 1,162.79 and 337.39 is: 505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.77 : 1,162.79 = 337.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.77/1,162.79 = 337.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.77x = 1,162.79 × 337.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.77x = 392,306.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,306.22/775.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.70

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