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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.12, 1,156.86 and 338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.12, 1,156.86 and 338.31 is: 507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.12 : 1,156.86 = 338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.12/1,156.86 = 338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.12x = 1,156.86 × 338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.12x = 391,377.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,377.31/771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.54

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