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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.15, 1,157.92 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.15, 1,157.92 and 339 is: 508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.15 : 1,157.92 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.15/1,157.92 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.15x = 1,157.92 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.15x = 392,534.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,534.03/772.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.37

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