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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.77, 1,164.29 and 338.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.77, 1,164.29 and 338.39 is: 507.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.77 : 1,164.29 = 338.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.77/1,164.29 = 338.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.77x = 1,164.29 × 338.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.77x = 393,976.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,976.58/776.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.20

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