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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.90, 1,164.23 and 337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.90, 1,164.23 and 337.02 is: 505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.90 : 1,164.23 = 337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.90/1,164.23 = 337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.90x = 1,164.23 × 337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.90x = 392,368.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,368.79/775.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.70

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