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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.97, 1,163.92 and 337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.97, 1,163.92 and 337.22 is: 505.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.97 : 1,163.92 = 337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.97/1,163.92 = 337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.97x = 1,163.92 × 337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.97x = 392,496.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,496.37/775.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.82

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