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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.09, 1,158.13 and 339.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.09, 1,158.13 and 339.14 is: 508.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.09 : 1,158.13 = 339.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.09/1,158.13 = 339.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.09x = 1,158.13 × 339.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.09x = 392,768.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,768.21/772.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.71

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