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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.06, 1,164.65 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.06, 1,164.65 and 338.18 is: 506.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.06 : 1,164.65 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.06/1,164.65 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.06x = 1,164.65 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.06x = 393,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,853.82/777.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.85

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