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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.64, 1,159.50 and 339.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.64, 1,159.50 and 339.92 is: 510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.64 : 1,159.50 = 339.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.64/1,159.50 = 339.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.64x = 1,159.50 × 339.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.64x = 394,137.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,137.24/772.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.12

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