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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.59, 1,157.39 and 338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.59, 1,157.39 and 338.64 is: 507.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.59 : 1,157.39 = 338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.59/1,157.39 = 338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.59x = 1,157.39 × 338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.59x = 391,936.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,936.86/771.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.96

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