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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.03, 1,158.10 and 339.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.03, 1,158.10 and 339.19 is: 508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.03 : 1,158.10 = 339.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.03/1,158.10 = 339.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.03x = 1,158.10 × 339.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.03x = 392,812.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,812.20/772.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.80

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