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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.29, 1,157.10 and 332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.29, 1,157.10 and 332.54 is: 498.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.29 : 1,157.10 = 332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.29/1,157.10 = 332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.29x = 1,157.10 × 332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.29x = 384,782.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,782.03/771.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.88

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