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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.22, 1,156.89 and 332.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.22, 1,156.89 and 332.37 is: 498.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.22 : 1,156.89 = 332.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.22/1,156.89 = 332.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.22x = 1,156.89 × 332.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.22x = 384,515.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,515.53/771.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.58

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