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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.01, 1,163.13 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.01, 1,163.13 and 337.14 is: 505.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.01 : 1,163.13 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.01/1,163.13 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.01x = 1,163.13 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.01x = 392,137.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,137.65/776.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.33

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