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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.11, 1,155.56 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.11, 1,155.56 and 332.24 is: 497.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.11 : 1,155.56 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.11/1,155.56 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.11x = 1,155.56 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.11x = 383,915.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,915.82/771.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.87

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