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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.93, 1,156.88 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.93, 1,156.88 and 332.66 is: 498.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.93 : 1,156.88 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.93/1,156.88 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.93x = 1,156.88 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.93x = 384,844.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,844.92/771.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.55

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