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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.02, 1,158.49 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.02, 1,158.49 and 339.66 is: 509.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.02 : 1,158.49 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.02/1,158.49 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.02x = 1,158.49 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.02x = 393,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,492.71/773.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.03

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