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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.86, 1,158.06 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.86, 1,158.06 and 338.96 is: 508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.86 : 1,158.06 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.86/1,158.06 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.86x = 1,158.06 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.86x = 392,536.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,536.02/771.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.56

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