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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.19, 1,158.43 and 339.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.19, 1,158.43 and 339.34 is: 509.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.19 : 1,158.43 = 339.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.19/1,158.43 = 339.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.19x = 1,158.43 × 339.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.19x = 393,101.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,101.64/772.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.07

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