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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.79, 1,156.35 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.79, 1,156.35 and 332.04 is: 498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.79 : 1,156.35 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.79/1,156.35 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.79x = 1,156.35 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.79x = 383,954.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,954.45/770.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.13

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