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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.92, 1,156.47 and 338.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.92, 1,156.47 and 338.02 is: 507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.92 : 1,156.47 = 338.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.92/1,156.47 = 338.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.92x = 1,156.47 × 338.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.92x = 390,909.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,909.99/770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.07

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