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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.95, 1,164.39 and 337.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.95, 1,164.39 and 337.11 is: 505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.95 : 1,164.39 = 337.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.95/1,164.39 = 337.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.95x = 1,164.39 × 337.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.95x = 392,527.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,527.51/775.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.87

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