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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.76, 1,159.40 and 339.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.76, 1,159.40 and 339.94 is: 510.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.76 : 1,159.40 = 339.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.76/1,159.40 = 339.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.76x = 1,159.40 × 339.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.76x = 394,126.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,126.44/772.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.02

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