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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.69, 1,156.17 and 338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.69, 1,156.17 and 338.15 is: 507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.69 : 1,156.17 = 338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.69/1,156.17 = 338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.69x = 1,156.17 × 338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.69x = 390,958.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,958.89/770.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.28

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