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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.80, 1,157.84 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.80, 1,157.84 and 338.96 is: 508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.80 : 1,157.84 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.80/1,157.84 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.80x = 1,157.84 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.80x = 392,461.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,461.45/771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.50

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