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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.99, 1,156.70 and 332.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.99, 1,156.70 and 332.00 is: 498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.99 : 1,156.70 = 332.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.99/1,156.70 = 332.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.99x = 1,156.70 × 332.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.99x = 384,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,016.96/770.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.09

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