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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.31, 1,164.54 and 337.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.31, 1,164.54 and 337.47 is: 506.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.31 : 1,164.54 = 337.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.31/1,164.54 = 337.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.31x = 1,164.54 × 337.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.31x = 392,997.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,997.31/776.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.24

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