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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.06, 1,156.60 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.06, 1,156.60 and 332.20 is: 498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.06 : 1,156.60 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.06/1,156.60 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.06x = 1,156.60 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.06x = 384,222.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,222.52/771.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.30

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