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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.86, 1,159.38 and 334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.86, 1,159.38 and 334.04 is: 501.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.86 : 1,159.38 = 334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.86/1,159.38 = 334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.86x = 1,159.38 × 334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.86x = 387,279.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,279.30/772.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.10

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