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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.26, 1,158.64 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.26, 1,158.64 and 339.44 is: 509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.26 : 1,158.64 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.26/1,158.64 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.26x = 1,158.64 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.26x = 393,288.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,288.76/772.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.27

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