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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.66, 1,156.60 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.66, 1,156.60 and 338.12 is: 507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.66 : 1,156.60 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.66/1,156.60 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.66x = 1,156.60 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.66x = 391,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,069.59/770.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.45

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