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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.44, 1,157.88 and 339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.44, 1,157.88 and 339.24 is: 508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.44 : 1,157.88 = 339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.44/1,157.88 = 339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.44x = 1,157.88 × 339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.44x = 392,799.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,799.21/772.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.52

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