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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.16, 1,158.21 and 339.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.16, 1,158.21 and 339.32 is: 508.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.16 : 1,158.21 = 339.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.16/1,158.21 = 339.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.16x = 1,158.21 × 339.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.16x = 393,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,003.82/772.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.97

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