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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.89, 1,162.89 and 337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.89, 1,162.89 and 337.02 is: 505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.89 : 1,162.89 = 337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.89/1,162.89 = 337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.89x = 1,162.89 × 337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.89x = 391,917.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,917.19/775.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.12

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