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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.25, 1,164.38 and 337.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.25, 1,164.38 and 337.94 is: 506.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.25 : 1,164.38 = 337.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.25/1,164.38 = 337.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.25x = 1,164.38 × 337.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.25x = 393,487.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,487.43/776.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.91

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