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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.84, 1,158.38 and 334.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.84, 1,158.38 and 334.45 is: 501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.84 : 1,158.38 = 334.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.84/1,158.38 = 334.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.84x = 1,158.38 × 334.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.84x = 387,420.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,420.19/772.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.29

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