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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.56, 1,157.22 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.56, 1,157.22 and 338.72 is: 508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.56 : 1,157.22 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.56/1,157.22 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.56x = 1,157.22 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.56x = 391,973.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,973.56/771.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.03

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