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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.30, 1,159.20 and 339.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.30, 1,159.20 and 339.92 is: 509.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.30 : 1,159.20 = 339.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.30/1,159.20 = 339.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.30x = 1,159.20 × 339.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.30x = 394,035.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,035.26/773.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.55

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