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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.73, 1,158.68 and 339.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.73, 1,158.68 and 339.38 is: 508.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.73 : 1,158.68 = 339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.73/1,158.68 = 339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.73x = 1,158.68 × 339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.73x = 393,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,232.82/772.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.89

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