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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.02, 1,156.99 and 338.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.02, 1,156.99 and 338.66 is: 507.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.02 : 1,156.99 = 338.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.02/1,156.99 = 338.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.02x = 1,156.99 × 338.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.02x = 391,826.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,826.23/772.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.53

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