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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.19, 1,156.93 and 338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.19, 1,156.93 and 338.34 is: 507.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.19 : 1,156.93 = 338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.19/1,156.93 = 338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.19x = 1,156.93 × 338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.19x = 391,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,441.09/771.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.58

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