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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.56, 1,159.02 and 339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.56, 1,159.02 and 339.78 is: 509.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.56 : 1,159.02 = 339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.56/1,159.02 = 339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.56x = 1,159.02 × 339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.56x = 393,811.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,811.82/772.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.75

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