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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.53, 1,158.85 and 339.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.53, 1,158.85 and 339.69 is: 509.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.53 : 1,158.85 = 339.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.53/1,158.85 = 339.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.53x = 1,158.85 × 339.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.53x = 393,649.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,649.76/772.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.56

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