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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.71, 1,158.21 and 339.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.71, 1,158.21 and 339.81 is: 509.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.71 : 1,158.21 = 339.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.71/1,158.21 = 339.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.71x = 1,158.21 × 339.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.71x = 393,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,571.34/772.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.34

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