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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.02, 1,158.66 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.02, 1,158.66 and 339.12 is: 508.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.02 : 1,158.66 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.02/1,158.66 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.02x = 1,158.66 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.02x = 392,924.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,924.78/772.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.96

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