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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.58, 1,156.14 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.58, 1,156.14 and 331.92 is: 498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.58 : 1,156.14 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.58/1,156.14 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.58x = 1,156.14 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.58x = 383,745.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,745.99/770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.00

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