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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.68, 1,156.02 and 338.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.68, 1,156.02 and 338.14 is: 507.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.68 : 1,156.02 = 338.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.68/1,156.02 = 338.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.68x = 1,156.02 × 338.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.68x = 390,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,896.60/770.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.21

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