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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.44, 1,157.16 and 338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.44, 1,157.16 and 338.60 is: 507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.44 : 1,157.16 = 338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.44/1,157.16 = 338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.44x = 1,157.16 × 338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.44x = 391,814.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,814.38/771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.90

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