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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.66, 1,165.81 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.66, 1,165.81 and 338.12 is: 507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.66 : 1,165.81 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.66/1,165.81 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.66x = 1,165.81 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.66x = 394,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,183.68/776.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.54

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