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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.14, 1,163.22 and 336.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.14, 1,163.22 and 336.87 is: 504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.14 : 1,163.22 = 336.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.14/1,163.22 = 336.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.14x = 1,163.22 × 336.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.14x = 391,853.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,853.92/776.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.88

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