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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.86, 1,164 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.86, 1,164 and 336.84 is: 505.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.86 : 1,164 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.86/1,164 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.86x = 1,164 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.86x = 392,081.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,081.76/775.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.35

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