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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.09, 1,156.63 and 338.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.09, 1,156.63 and 338.14 is: 507.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.09 : 1,156.63 = 338.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.09/1,156.63 = 338.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.09x = 1,156.63 × 338.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.09x = 391,102.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,102.87/771.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.21

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